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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,997.44, 53,995.93 and 12,293.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,997.44, 53,995.93 and 12,293.55 is: 18,440.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,997.44 : 53,995.93 = 12,293.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,997.44/53,995.93 = 12,293.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,997.44x = 53,995.93 × 12,293.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,997.44x = 663,801,665.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,801,665.25/35,997.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,440.25

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