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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,270.40, 52,910.96 and 11,570.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,270.40, 52,910.96 and 11,570.08 is: 17,356.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,270.40 : 52,910.96 = 11,570.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,270.40/52,910.96 = 11,570.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,270.40x = 52,910.96 × 11,570.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,270.40x = 612,184,040.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,184,040.08/35,270.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,356.88

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