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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,005.90, 52,502.58 and 11,312.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,005.90, 52,502.58 and 11,312.49 is: 16,966.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,005.90 : 52,502.58 = 11,312.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,005.90/52,502.58 = 11,312.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,005.90x = 52,502.58 × 11,312.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,005.90x = 593,934,665.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,934,665.12/35,005.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,966.70

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