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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,041.73, 52,570.96 and 11,668.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,041.73, 52,570.96 and 11,668.37 is: 17,505.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,041.73 : 52,570.96 = 11,668.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,041.73/52,570.96 = 11,668.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,041.73x = 52,570.96 × 11,668.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,041.73x = 613,417,120.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,417,120.51/35,041.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,505.33

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