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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,021.97, 52,539.70 and 11,335.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,021.97, 52,539.70 and 11,335.39 is: 17,005.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,021.97 : 52,539.70 = 11,335.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,021.97/52,539.70 = 11,335.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,021.97x = 52,539.70 × 11,335.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,021.97x = 595,558,198.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,558,198.89/35,021.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,005.27

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