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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,087.79, 52,635.22 and 11,394.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,087.79, 52,635.22 and 11,394.34 is: 17,092.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,087.79 : 52,635.22 = 11,394.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,087.79/52,635.22 = 11,394.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,087.79x = 52,635.22 × 11,394.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,087.79x = 599,743,592.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,743,592.65/35,087.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,092.66

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