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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,085.46, 52,611.13 and 11,704

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,085.46, 52,611.13 and 11,704 is: 17,550.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,085.46 : 52,611.13 = 11,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,085.46/52,611.13 = 11,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,085.46x = 52,611.13 × 11,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,085.46x = 615,760,665.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,760,665.52/35,085.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,550.31

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