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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,018.73, 52,519.59 and 11,642.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,018.73, 52,519.59 and 11,642.13 is: 17,460.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,018.73 : 52,519.59 = 11,642.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,018.73/52,519.59 = 11,642.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,018.73x = 52,519.59 × 11,642.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,018.73x = 611,439,894.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,439,894.33/35,018.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,460.37

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