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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,327.71, 52,971.60 and 11,628.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,327.71, 52,971.60 and 11,628.87 is: 17,436.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,327.71 : 52,971.60 = 11,628.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,327.71/52,971.60 = 11,628.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,327.71x = 52,971.60 × 11,628.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,327.71x = 615,999,850.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,999,850.09/35,327.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,436.73

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