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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,007.90, 52,505.58 and 11,314.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,007.90, 52,505.58 and 11,314.49 is: 16,969.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,007.90 : 52,505.58 = 11,314.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,007.90/52,505.58 = 11,314.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,007.90x = 52,505.58 × 11,314.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,007.90x = 594,073,859.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,073,859.85/35,007.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,969.71

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