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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,297.56, 52,944.72 and 11,924.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,297.56, 52,944.72 and 11,924.20 is: 17,885.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,297.56 : 52,944.72 = 11,924.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,297.56/52,944.72 = 11,924.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,297.56x = 52,944.72 × 11,924.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,297.56x = 631,323,430.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,323,430.22/35,297.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,885.75

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