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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,309.97, 52,965.36 and 11,619.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,309.97, 52,965.36 and 11,619.09 is: 17,428.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,309.97 : 52,965.36 = 11,619.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,309.97/52,965.36 = 11,619.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,309.97x = 52,965.36 × 11,619.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,309.97x = 615,409,284.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,409,284.72/35,309.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,428.77

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