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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,103, 52,659.44 and 11,402.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,103, 52,659.44 and 11,402.96 is: 17,106.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,103 : 52,659.44 = 11,402.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,103/52,659.44 = 11,402.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,103x = 52,659.44 × 11,402.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,103x = 600,473,487.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,473,487.94/35,103
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,106.04

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