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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,324.37, 52,991.69 and 11,942.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,324.37, 52,991.69 and 11,942.91 is: 17,916.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,324.37 : 52,991.69 = 11,942.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,324.37/52,991.69 = 11,942.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,324.37x = 52,991.69 × 11,942.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,324.37x = 632,874,924.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,874,924.70/35,324.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,916.10

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