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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,333.68, 52,967.57 and 11,943.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,333.68, 52,967.57 and 11,943.76 is: 17,904.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,333.68 : 52,967.57 = 11,943.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,333.68/52,967.57 = 11,943.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,333.68x = 52,967.57 × 11,943.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,333.68x = 632,631,943.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,631,943.86/35,333.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,904.50

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