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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,087.58, 52,638.12 and 11,400.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,087.58, 52,638.12 and 11,400.89 is: 17,103.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,087.58 : 52,638.12 = 11,400.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,087.58/52,638.12 = 11,400.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,087.58x = 52,638.12 × 11,400.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,087.58x = 600,121,152.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,121,152.74/35,087.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,103.52

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