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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,033.28, 52,516.36 and 11,643.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,033.28, 52,516.36 and 11,643.28 is: 17,453.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,033.28 : 52,516.36 = 11,643.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,033.28/52,516.36 = 11,643.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,033.28x = 52,516.36 × 11,643.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,033.28x = 611,462,684.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,462,684.06/35,033.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,453.77

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