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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,650.08, 53,467.32 and 11,960.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,650.08, 53,467.32 and 11,960.96 is: 17,938.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,650.08 : 53,467.32 = 11,960.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,650.08/53,467.32 = 11,960.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,650.08x = 53,467.32 × 11,960.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,650.08x = 639,520,475.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,520,475.83/35,650.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,938.82

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