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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,332.96, 52,966.50 and 11,943.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,332.96, 52,966.50 and 11,943.14 is: 17,903.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,332.96 : 52,966.50 = 11,943.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,332.96/52,966.50 = 11,943.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,332.96x = 52,966.50 × 11,943.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,332.96x = 632,586,324.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,586,324.81/35,332.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,903.58

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