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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,033.21, 52,557.73 and 11,660.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,033.21, 52,557.73 and 11,660.57 is: 17,493.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,033.21 : 52,557.73 = 11,660.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,033.21/52,557.73 = 11,660.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,033.21x = 52,557.73 × 11,660.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,033.21x = 612,852,797.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,852,797.77/35,033.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,493.48

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