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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,338.23, 53,016.91 and 11,964.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,338.23, 53,016.91 and 11,964.67 is: 17,950.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,338.23 : 53,016.91 = 11,964.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,338.23/53,016.91 = 11,964.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,338.23x = 53,016.91 × 11,964.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,338.23x = 634,329,670.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,329,670.12/35,338.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,950.24

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