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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,006.97, 52,517.29 and 11,320.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,006.97, 52,517.29 and 11,320.40 is: 16,982.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,006.97 : 52,517.29 = 11,320.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,006.97/52,517.29 = 11,320.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,006.97x = 52,517.29 × 11,320.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,006.97x = 594,516,729.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,516,729.72/35,006.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,982.81

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