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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,109.53, 52,653.36 and 11,730.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,109.53, 52,653.36 and 11,730.50 is: 17,592.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,109.53 : 52,653.36 = 11,730.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,109.53/52,653.36 = 11,730.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,109.53x = 52,653.36 × 11,730.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,109.53x = 617,650,239.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,650,239.48/35,109.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,592.10

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