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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,049.73, 52,571.63 and 11,356.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,049.73, 52,571.63 and 11,356.77 is: 17,034.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,049.73 : 52,571.63 = 11,356.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,049.73/52,571.63 = 11,356.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,049.73x = 52,571.63 × 11,356.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,049.73x = 597,044,135.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,044,135.97/35,049.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,034.20

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