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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,019.55, 52,529.76 and 11,645.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,019.55, 52,529.76 and 11,645.98 is: 17,469.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,019.55 : 52,529.76 = 11,645.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,019.55/52,529.76 = 11,645.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,019.55x = 52,529.76 × 11,645.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,019.55x = 611,760,534.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,760,534.36/35,019.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,469.11

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