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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,012.72, 52,525.91 and 11,326.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,012.72, 52,525.91 and 11,326.14 is: 16,991.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,012.72 : 52,525.91 = 11,326.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,012.72/52,525.91 = 11,326.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,012.72x = 52,525.91 × 11,326.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,012.72x = 594,915,838.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,915,838.60/35,012.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,991.42

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