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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,314.66, 52,979.81 and 11,629.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,314.66, 52,979.81 and 11,629.51 is: 17,446.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,314.66 : 52,979.81 = 11,629.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,314.66/52,979.81 = 11,629.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,314.66x = 52,979.81 × 11,629.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,314.66x = 616,129,039.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,129,039.60/35,314.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,446.83

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