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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,331.68, 52,964.57 and 11,941.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,331.68, 52,964.57 and 11,941.76 is: 17,901.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,331.68 : 52,964.57 = 11,941.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,331.68/52,964.57 = 11,941.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,331.68x = 52,964.57 × 11,941.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,331.68x = 632,489,948.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,489,948.47/35,331.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,901.50

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