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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,322.06, 52,988.01 and 11,942.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,322.06, 52,988.01 and 11,942.22 is: 17,914.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,322.06 : 52,988.01 = 11,942.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,322.06/52,988.01 = 11,942.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,322.06x = 52,988.01 × 11,942.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,322.06x = 632,794,472.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,794,472.78/35,322.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,914.99

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