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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,084.46, 52,609.64 and 11,703

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,084.46, 52,609.64 and 11,703 is: 17,548.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,084.46 : 52,609.64 = 11,703 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,084.46/52,609.64 = 11,703/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,084.46x = 52,609.64 × 11,703
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,084.46x = 615,690,558.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,690,558.41/35,084.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,548.81

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