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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,193.96, 52,797.96 and 11,819.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,193.96, 52,797.96 and 11,819.52 is: 17,731.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,193.96 : 52,797.96 = 11,819.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,193.96/52,797.96 = 11,819.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,193.96x = 52,797.96 × 11,819.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,193.96x = 624,046,544.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,046,544.18/35,193.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,731.64

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