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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,037.08, 52,563.54 and 11,664.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,037.08, 52,563.54 and 11,664.44 is: 17,499.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,037.08 : 52,563.54 = 11,664.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,037.08/52,563.54 = 11,664.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,037.08x = 52,563.54 × 11,664.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,037.08x = 613,124,258.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,124,258.52/35,037.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,499.30

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