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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,311.46, 52,955.93 and 11,613.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,311.46, 52,955.93 and 11,613.58 is: 17,416.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,311.46 : 52,955.93 = 11,613.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,311.46/52,955.93 = 11,613.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,311.46x = 52,955.93 × 11,613.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,311.46x = 615,007,760.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,007,760.85/35,311.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,416.66

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