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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,301.25, 52,940.66 and 11,603.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,301.25, 52,940.66 and 11,603.33 is: 17,401.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,301.25 : 52,940.66 = 11,603.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,301.25/52,940.66 = 11,603.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,301.25x = 52,940.66 × 11,603.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,301.25x = 614,287,625.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,287,625.68/35,301.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,401.30

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