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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,327.09, 52,970.67 and 11,628.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,327.09, 52,970.67 and 11,628.24 is: 17,435.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,327.09 : 52,970.67 = 11,628.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,327.09/52,970.67 = 11,628.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,327.09x = 52,970.67 × 11,628.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,327.09x = 615,955,663.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,955,663.72/35,327.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,435.79

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