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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,064.59, 52,597.35 and 11,691.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,064.59, 52,597.35 and 11,691.04 is: 17,536.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,064.59 : 52,597.35 = 11,691.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,064.59/52,597.35 = 11,691.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,064.59x = 52,597.35 × 11,691.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,064.59x = 614,917,722.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,917,722.74/35,064.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,536.72

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