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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,068.88, 52,602.36 and 11,695.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,068.88, 52,602.36 and 11,695.76 is: 17,543.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,068.88 : 52,602.36 = 11,695.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,068.88/52,602.36 = 11,695.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,068.88x = 52,602.36 × 11,695.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,068.88x = 615,224,577.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,224,577.99/35,068.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,543.32

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