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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,016.34, 52,524.96 and 11,642.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,016.34, 52,524.96 and 11,642.78 is: 17,464.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,016.34 : 52,524.96 = 11,642.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,016.34/52,524.96 = 11,642.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,016.34x = 52,524.96 × 11,642.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,016.34x = 611,536,291.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,536,291.16/35,016.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,464.31

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