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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,041.52, 52,562.82 and 11,667.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,041.52, 52,562.82 and 11,667.98 is: 17,502.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,041.52 : 52,562.82 = 11,667.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,041.52/52,562.82 = 11,667.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,041.52x = 52,562.82 × 11,667.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,041.52x = 613,301,932.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,301,932.50/35,041.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,502.15

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