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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,329.16, 52,998.90 and 11,962.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,329.16, 52,998.90 and 11,962.28 is: 17,945.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,329.16 : 52,998.90 = 11,962.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,329.16/52,998.90 = 11,962.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,329.16x = 52,998.90 × 11,962.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,329.16x = 633,987,681.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,987,681.49/35,329.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,945.17

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