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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,060.88, 52,590.36 and 11,687.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,060.88, 52,590.36 and 11,687.76 is: 17,531.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,060.88 : 52,590.36 = 11,687.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,060.88/52,590.36 = 11,687.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,060.88x = 52,590.36 × 11,687.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,060.88x = 614,663,505.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,663,505.99/35,060.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,531.32

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