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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,294.69, 52,948.53 and 11,603.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,294.69, 52,948.53 and 11,603.58 is: 17,407.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,294.69 : 52,948.53 = 11,603.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,294.69/52,948.53 = 11,603.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,294.69x = 52,948.53 × 11,603.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,294.69x = 614,392,503.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,392,503.74/35,294.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,407.51

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