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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,275.56, 52,899.98 and 11,577.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,275.56, 52,899.98 and 11,577.39 is: 17,361.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,275.56 : 52,899.98 = 11,577.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,275.56/52,899.98 = 11,577.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,275.56x = 52,899.98 × 11,577.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,275.56x = 612,443,641.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,443,641.57/35,275.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,361.70

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