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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,124.63, 52,687.45 and 11,432.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,124.63, 52,687.45 and 11,432.30 is: 17,148.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,124.63 : 52,687.45 = 11,432.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,124.63/52,687.45 = 11,432.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,124.63x = 52,687.45 × 11,432.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,124.63x = 602,338,677.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,338,677.47/35,124.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,148.61

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