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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,652.96, 53,442.33 and 11,942.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,652.96, 53,442.33 and 11,942.64 is: 17,901.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,652.96 : 53,442.33 = 11,942.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,652.96/53,442.33 = 11,942.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,652.96x = 53,442.33 × 11,942.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,652.96x = 638,242,530.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,242,530.34/35,652.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,901.53

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