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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,016.93, 52,515.86 and 11,640.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,016.93, 52,515.86 and 11,640.33 is: 17,457.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,016.93 : 52,515.86 = 11,640.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,016.93/52,515.86 = 11,640.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,016.93x = 52,515.86 × 11,640.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,016.93x = 611,301,882.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,301,882.43/35,016.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,457.32

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