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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,049.03, 52,562.61 and 11,670

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,049.03, 52,562.61 and 11,670 is: 17,501.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,049.03 : 52,562.61 = 11,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,049.03/52,562.61 = 11,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,049.03x = 52,562.61 × 11,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,049.03x = 613,405,658.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,405,658.70/35,049.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,501.36

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