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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,211.92, 52,784.80 and 11,821.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,211.92, 52,784.80 and 11,821.95 is: 17,721.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,211.92 : 52,784.80 = 11,821.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,211.92/52,784.80 = 11,821.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,211.92x = 52,784.80 × 11,821.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,211.92x = 624,019,236.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,019,236.81/35,211.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,721.82

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