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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,312.74, 52,976.90 and 11,627.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,312.74, 52,976.90 and 11,627.57 is: 17,443.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,312.74 : 52,976.90 = 11,627.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,312.74/52,976.90 = 11,627.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,312.74x = 52,976.90 × 11,627.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,312.74x = 615,992,555.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,992,555.00/35,312.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,443.92

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