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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,276.58, 52,916.10 and 11,584.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,276.58, 52,916.10 and 11,584.66 is: 17,377.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,276.58 : 52,916.10 = 11,584.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,276.58/52,916.10 = 11,584.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,276.58x = 52,916.10 × 11,584.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,276.58x = 613,015,027.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,015,027.03/35,276.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,377.39

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