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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,259.68, 52,852.38 and 11,561.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,259.68, 52,852.38 and 11,561.05 is: 17,329.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,259.68 : 52,852.38 = 11,561.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,259.68/52,852.38 = 11,561.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,259.68x = 52,852.38 × 11,561.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,259.68x = 611,029,007.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,029,007.80/35,259.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,329.40

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