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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,023.23, 52,526.34 and 11,646.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,023.23, 52,526.34 and 11,646.63 is: 17,467.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,023.23 : 52,526.34 = 11,646.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,023.23/52,526.34 = 11,646.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,023.23x = 52,526.34 × 11,646.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,023.23x = 611,754,847.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,754,847.23/35,023.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,467.12

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