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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,319.58, 52,977.99 and 11,946.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,319.58, 52,977.99 and 11,946.01 is: 17,918.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,319.58 : 52,977.99 = 11,946.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,319.58/52,977.99 = 11,946.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,319.58x = 52,977.99 × 11,946.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,319.58x = 632,875,598.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,875,598.32/35,319.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,918.55

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