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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,063.34, 52,595.46 and 11,689.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,063.34, 52,595.46 and 11,689.77 is: 17,534.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,063.34 : 52,595.46 = 11,689.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,063.34/52,595.46 = 11,689.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,063.34x = 52,595.46 × 11,689.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,063.34x = 614,828,830.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,828,830.44/35,063.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,534.81

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