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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,063.59, 52,595.85 and 11,690.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,063.59, 52,595.85 and 11,690.04 is: 17,535.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,063.59 : 52,595.85 = 11,690.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,063.59/52,595.85 = 11,690.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,063.59x = 52,595.85 × 11,690.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,063.59x = 614,847,590.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,847,590.33/35,063.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,535.22

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