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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,009.82, 52,482.33 and 11,632.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,009.82, 52,482.33 and 11,632.14 is: 17,437.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,009.82 : 52,482.33 = 11,632.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,009.82/52,482.33 = 11,632.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,009.82x = 52,482.33 × 11,632.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,009.82x = 610,481,810.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,481,810.09/35,009.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,437.44

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