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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,271.64, 52,901.34 and 11,578.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,271.64, 52,901.34 and 11,578.84 is: 17,366.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,271.64 : 52,901.34 = 11,578.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,271.64/52,901.34 = 11,578.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,271.64x = 52,901.34 × 11,578.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,271.64x = 612,536,151.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,536,151.65/35,271.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,366.25

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