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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,046.08, 52,549.44 and 11,666.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,046.08, 52,549.44 and 11,666.24 is: 17,492.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,046.08 : 52,549.44 = 11,666.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,046.08/52,549.44 = 11,666.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,046.08x = 52,549.44 × 11,666.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,046.08x = 613,054,378.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,054,378.91/35,046.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,492.81

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