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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,033.52, 52,551 and 11,660.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,033.52, 52,551 and 11,660.16 is: 17,490.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,033.52 : 52,551 = 11,660.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,033.52/52,551 = 11,660.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,033.52x = 52,551 × 11,660.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,033.52x = 612,753,068.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,753,068.16/35,033.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,490.48

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