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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,021.34, 52,541.19 and 11,647.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,021.34, 52,541.19 and 11,647.98 is: 17,475.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,021.34 : 52,541.19 = 11,647.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,021.34/52,541.19 = 11,647.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,021.34x = 52,541.19 × 11,647.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,021.34x = 611,998,730.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,998,730.30/35,021.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,475.02

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