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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,295.69, 52,950.03 and 11,604.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,295.69, 52,950.03 and 11,604.58 is: 17,409.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,295.69 : 52,950.03 = 11,604.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,295.69/52,950.03 = 11,604.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,295.69x = 52,950.03 × 11,604.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,295.69x = 614,462,859.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,462,859.14/35,295.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,409.01

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