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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,332.68, 52,966.07 and 11,942.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,332.68, 52,966.07 and 11,942.76 is: 17,903.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,332.68 : 52,966.07 = 11,942.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,332.68/52,966.07 = 11,942.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,332.68x = 52,966.07 × 11,942.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,332.68x = 632,561,062.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,561,062.15/35,332.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,903.00

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