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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,325.56, 52,993.26 and 11,945.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,325.56, 52,993.26 and 11,945.72 is: 17,920.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,325.56 : 52,993.26 = 11,945.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,325.56/52,993.26 = 11,945.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,325.56x = 52,993.26 × 11,945.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,325.56x = 633,042,645.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,042,645.85/35,325.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,920.24

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