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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,322.57, 52,983.86 and 11,942.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,322.57, 52,983.86 and 11,942.73 is: 17,914.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,322.57 : 52,983.86 = 11,942.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,322.57/52,983.86 = 11,942.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,322.57x = 52,983.86 × 11,942.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,322.57x = 632,771,874.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,771,874.62/35,322.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,914.10

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