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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,316.46, 52,963.42 and 11,618.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,316.46, 52,963.42 and 11,618.58 is: 17,424.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,316.46 : 52,963.42 = 11,618.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,316.46/52,963.42 = 11,618.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,316.46x = 52,963.42 × 11,618.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,316.46x = 615,359,732.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,359,732.34/35,316.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,424.16

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