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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,054.88, 52,581.36 and 11,681.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,054.88, 52,581.36 and 11,681.76 is: 17,522.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,054.88 : 52,581.36 = 11,681.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,054.88/52,581.36 = 11,681.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,054.88x = 52,581.36 × 11,681.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,054.88x = 614,242,827.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,242,827.99/35,054.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,522.32

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