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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,323.06, 52,989.51 and 11,943.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,323.06, 52,989.51 and 11,943.22 is: 17,916.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,323.06 : 52,989.51 = 11,943.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,323.06/52,989.51 = 11,943.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,323.06x = 52,989.51 × 11,943.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,323.06x = 632,865,375.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,865,375.62/35,323.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,916.49

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