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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,299.79, 52,957.88 and 11,926.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,299.79, 52,957.88 and 11,926.22 is: 17,892.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,299.79 : 52,957.88 = 11,926.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,299.79/52,957.88 = 11,926.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,299.79x = 52,957.88 × 11,926.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,299.79x = 631,587,003.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,587,003.19/35,299.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,892.09

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