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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,382.55, 53,058.70 and 11,998.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,382.55, 53,058.70 and 11,998.39 is: 17,992.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,382.55 : 53,058.70 = 11,998.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,382.55/53,058.70 = 11,998.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,382.55x = 53,058.70 × 11,998.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,382.55x = 636,618,975.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,618,975.49/35,382.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,992.46

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