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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,533.11, 53,281.83 and 11,832.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,533.11, 53,281.83 and 11,832.31 is: 17,742.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,533.11 : 53,281.83 = 11,832.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,533.11/53,281.83 = 11,832.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,533.11x = 53,281.83 × 11,832.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,533.11x = 630,447,240.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,447,240.90/35,533.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,742.53

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