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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,590.96, 53,393.27 and 11,905.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,590.96, 53,393.27 and 11,905.97 is: 17,861.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,590.96 : 53,393.27 = 11,905.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,590.96/53,393.27 = 11,905.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,590.96x = 53,393.27 × 11,905.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,590.96x = 635,698,744.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,698,744.78/35,590.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,861.24

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