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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,639.40, 53,421.54 and 11,940.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,639.40, 53,421.54 and 11,940.84 is: 17,898.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,639.40 : 53,421.54 = 11,940.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,639.40/53,421.54 = 11,940.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,639.40x = 53,421.54 × 11,940.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,639.40x = 637,898,061.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,898,061.69/35,639.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,898.68

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