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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,023.98, 52,542.70 and 11,337.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,023.98, 52,542.70 and 11,337.40 is: 17,008.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,023.98 : 52,542.70 = 11,337.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,023.98/52,542.70 = 11,337.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,023.98x = 52,542.70 × 11,337.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,023.98x = 595,697,606.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,697,606.98/35,023.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,008.28

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