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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,299.13, 52,955.21 and 11,607.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,299.13, 52,955.21 and 11,607.98 is: 17,414.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,299.13 : 52,955.21 = 11,607.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,299.13/52,955.21 = 11,607.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,299.13x = 52,955.21 × 11,607.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,299.13x = 614,702,782.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,702,782.82/35,299.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,414.11

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