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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,651.08, 53,468.82 and 11,961.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,651.08, 53,468.82 and 11,961.96 is: 17,940.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,651.08 : 53,468.82 = 11,961.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,651.08/53,468.82 = 11,961.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,651.08x = 53,468.82 × 11,961.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,651.08x = 639,591,886.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,591,886.09/35,651.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,940.32

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