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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,064.34, 52,596.96 and 11,690.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,064.34, 52,596.96 and 11,690.77 is: 17,536.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,064.34 : 52,596.96 = 11,690.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,064.34/52,596.96 = 11,690.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,064.34x = 52,596.96 × 11,690.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,064.34x = 614,898,962.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,898,962.06/35,064.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,536.31

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