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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,041.87, 52,570.23 and 11,670.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,041.87, 52,570.23 and 11,670.13 is: 17,507.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,041.87 : 52,570.23 = 11,670.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,041.87/52,570.23 = 11,670.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,041.87x = 52,570.23 × 11,670.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,041.87x = 613,501,418.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,501,418.23/35,041.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,507.67

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