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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,332.18, 52,965.32 and 11,942.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,332.18, 52,965.32 and 11,942.26 is: 17,902.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,332.18 : 52,965.32 = 11,942.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,332.18/52,965.32 = 11,942.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,332.18x = 52,965.32 × 11,942.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,332.18x = 632,525,357.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,525,357.60/35,332.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,902.25

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