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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,298.39, 52,955.46 and 11,924.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,298.39, 52,955.46 and 11,924.22 is: 17,888.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,298.39 : 52,955.46 = 11,924.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,298.39/52,955.46 = 11,924.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,298.39x = 52,955.46 × 11,924.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,298.39x = 631,452,555.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,452,555.24/35,298.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,888.99

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