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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,081.46, 52,605.14 and 11,700

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,081.46, 52,605.14 and 11,700 is: 17,544.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,081.46 : 52,605.14 = 11,700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,081.46/52,605.14 = 11,700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,081.46x = 52,605.14 × 11,700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,081.46x = 615,480,079.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,480,079.50/35,081.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,544.31

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