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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,031.60, 52,555.77 and 11,658.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,031.60, 52,555.77 and 11,658.24 is: 17,490.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,031.60 : 52,555.77 = 11,658.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,031.60/52,555.77 = 11,658.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,031.60x = 52,555.77 × 11,658.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,031.60x = 612,707,780.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,707,780.04/35,031.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,490.15

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