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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,298.33, 52,955.40 and 11,924.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,298.33, 52,955.40 and 11,924.16 is: 17,888.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,298.33 : 52,955.40 = 11,924.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,298.33/52,955.40 = 11,924.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,298.33x = 52,955.40 × 11,924.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,298.33x = 631,448,508.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,448,508.60/35,298.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,888.91

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