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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,480.39, 53,213.72 and 11,784.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,480.39, 53,213.72 and 11,784.24 is: 17,674.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,480.39 : 53,213.72 = 11,784.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,480.39/53,213.72 = 11,784.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,480.39x = 53,213.72 × 11,784.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,480.39x = 627,083,188.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,083,188.85/35,480.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,674.08

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