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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,497.06, 53,225.61 and 11,791.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,497.06, 53,225.61 and 11,791.92 is: 17,681.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,497.06 : 53,225.61 = 11,791.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,497.06/53,225.61 = 11,791.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,497.06x = 53,225.61 × 11,791.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,497.06x = 627,631,868.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,631,868.94/35,497.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,681.24

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