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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,329.20, 52,993.80 and 11,955.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,329.20, 52,993.80 and 11,955.30 is: 17,932.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,329.20 : 52,993.80 = 11,955.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,329.20/52,993.80 = 11,955.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,329.20x = 52,993.80 × 11,955.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,329.20x = 633,556,777.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,556,777.14/35,329.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,932.95

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