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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,498.06, 53,227.11 and 11,792.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,498.06, 53,227.11 and 11,792.92 is: 17,682.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,498.06 : 53,227.11 = 11,792.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,498.06/53,227.11 = 11,792.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,498.06x = 53,227.11 × 11,792.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,498.06x = 627,702,783.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,702,783.93/35,498.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,682.73

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