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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,306.16, 52,966.86 and 11,932.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,306.16, 52,966.86 and 11,932.08 is: 17,900.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,306.16 : 52,966.86 = 11,932.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,306.16/52,966.86 = 11,932.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,306.16x = 52,966.86 × 11,932.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,306.16x = 632,004,810.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,004,810.87/35,306.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,900.70

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