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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,060.34, 52,590.97 and 11,686.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,060.34, 52,590.97 and 11,686.78 is: 17,530.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,060.34 : 52,590.97 = 11,686.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,060.34/52,590.97 = 11,686.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,060.34x = 52,590.97 × 11,686.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,060.34x = 614,619,176.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,619,176.72/35,060.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,530.32

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