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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,278.56, 52,904.48 and 11,580.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,278.56, 52,904.48 and 11,580.39 is: 17,366.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,278.56 : 52,904.48 = 11,580.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,278.56/52,904.48 = 11,580.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,278.56x = 52,904.48 × 11,580.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,278.56x = 612,654,453.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,654,453.25/35,278.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,366.20

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