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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,036.88, 52,554.36 and 11,663.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,036.88, 52,554.36 and 11,663.76 is: 17,495.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,036.88 : 52,554.36 = 11,663.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,036.88/52,554.36 = 11,663.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,036.88x = 52,554.36 × 11,663.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,036.88x = 612,981,441.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,981,441.99/35,036.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,495.32

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