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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,607.69, 53,393.51 and 11,906.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,607.69, 53,393.51 and 11,906.81 is: 17,854.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,607.69 : 53,393.51 = 11,906.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,607.69/53,393.51 = 11,906.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,607.69x = 53,393.51 × 11,906.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,607.69x = 635,746,052.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,746,052.30/35,607.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,854.18

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