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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,087.46, 52,614.14 and 11,706

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,087.46, 52,614.14 and 11,706 is: 17,553.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,087.46 : 52,614.14 = 11,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,087.46/52,614.14 = 11,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,087.46x = 52,614.14 × 11,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,087.46x = 615,901,064.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,901,064.31/35,087.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,553.31

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