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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,292.41, 52,946.74 and 11,601.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,292.41, 52,946.74 and 11,601.96 is: 17,405.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,292.41 : 52,946.74 = 11,601.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,292.41/52,946.74 = 11,601.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,292.41x = 52,946.74 × 11,601.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,292.41x = 614,285,891.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,285,891.84/35,292.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,405.61

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