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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,298.56, 52,952.64 and 11,931.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,298.56, 52,952.64 and 11,931.68 is: 17,899.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,298.56 : 52,952.64 = 11,931.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,298.56/52,952.64 = 11,931.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,298.56x = 52,952.64 × 11,931.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,298.56x = 631,813,955.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,813,955.64/35,298.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,899.14

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