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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,012.98, 52,526.29 and 11,326.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,012.98, 52,526.29 and 11,326.39 is: 16,991.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,012.98 : 52,526.29 = 11,326.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,012.98/52,526.29 = 11,326.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,012.98x = 52,526.29 × 11,326.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,012.98x = 594,933,245.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,933,245.79/35,012.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,991.79

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