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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,011.60, 52,524.23 and 11,325.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,011.60, 52,524.23 and 11,325.02 is: 16,989.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,011.60 : 52,524.23 = 11,325.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,011.60/52,524.23 = 11,325.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,011.60x = 52,524.23 × 11,325.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,011.60x = 594,837,635.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,837,635.99/35,011.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,989.73

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