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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,086.21, 52,637.59 and 11,393.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,086.21, 52,637.59 and 11,393.68 is: 17,093.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,086.21 : 52,637.59 = 11,393.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,086.21/52,637.59 = 11,393.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,086.21x = 52,637.59 × 11,393.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,086.21x = 599,735,856.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,735,856.43/35,086.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,093.21

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