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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,036.58, 52,562.79 and 11,663.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,036.58, 52,562.79 and 11,663.94 is: 17,498.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,036.58 : 52,562.79 = 11,663.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,036.58/52,562.79 = 11,663.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,036.58x = 52,562.79 × 11,663.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,036.58x = 613,089,228.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,089,228.79/35,036.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,498.55

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