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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,009.46, 52,497.14 and 11,628

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,009.46, 52,497.14 and 11,628 is: 17,436.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,009.46 : 52,497.14 = 11,628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,009.46/52,497.14 = 11,628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,009.46x = 52,497.14 × 11,628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,009.46x = 610,436,685.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,436,685.78/35,009.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,436.34

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