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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,311.58, 52,961.52 and 11,619.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,311.58, 52,961.52 and 11,619.44 is: 17,427.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,311.58 : 52,961.52 = 11,619.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,311.58/52,961.52 = 11,619.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,311.58x = 52,961.52 × 11,619.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,311.58x = 615,383,203.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,383,203.95/35,311.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,427.24

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