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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,591.96, 53,394.77 and 11,906.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,591.96, 53,394.77 and 11,906.97 is: 17,862.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,591.96 : 53,394.77 = 11,906.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,591.96/53,394.77 = 11,906.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,591.96x = 53,394.77 × 11,906.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,591.96x = 635,769,924.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,769,924.55/35,591.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,862.74

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