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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,321.58, 52,992.36 and 11,949.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,321.58, 52,992.36 and 11,949.84 is: 17,928.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,321.58 : 52,992.36 = 11,949.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,321.58/52,992.36 = 11,949.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,321.58x = 52,992.36 × 11,949.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,321.58x = 633,250,223.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,250,223.22/35,321.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,928.14

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