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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,306.66, 52,967.61 and 11,932.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,306.66, 52,967.61 and 11,932.58 is: 17,901.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,306.66 : 52,967.61 = 11,932.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,306.66/52,967.61 = 11,932.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,306.66x = 52,967.61 × 11,932.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,306.66x = 632,040,243.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,040,243.73/35,306.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,901.45

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