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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,315.96, 52,962.68 and 11,618.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,315.96, 52,962.68 and 11,618.08 is: 17,423.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,315.96 : 52,962.68 = 11,618.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,315.96/52,962.68 = 11,618.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,315.96x = 52,962.68 × 11,618.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,315.96x = 615,324,549.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,324,549.89/35,315.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,423.42

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