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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,323.77, 52,984.26 and 11,950.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,323.77, 52,984.26 and 11,950.20 is: 17,924.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,323.77 : 52,984.26 = 11,950.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,323.77/52,984.26 = 11,950.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,323.77x = 52,984.26 × 11,950.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,323.77x = 633,172,503.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,172,503.85/35,323.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,924.83

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