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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,035.58, 52,561.29 and 11,662.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,035.58, 52,561.29 and 11,662.94 is: 17,497.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,035.58 : 52,561.29 = 11,662.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,035.58/52,561.29 = 11,662.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,035.58x = 52,561.29 × 11,662.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,035.58x = 613,019,171.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,019,171.59/35,035.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,497.05

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