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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,302.62, 52,942.72 and 11,604.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,302.62, 52,942.72 and 11,604.70 is: 17,403.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,302.62 : 52,942.72 = 11,604.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,302.62/52,942.72 = 11,604.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,302.62x = 52,942.72 × 11,604.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,302.62x = 614,384,382.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,384,382.78/35,302.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,403.37

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