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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,329.93, 53,001.66 and 11,644.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,329.93, 53,001.66 and 11,644.31 is: 17,468.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,329.93 : 53,001.66 = 11,644.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,329.93/53,001.66 = 11,644.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,329.93x = 53,001.66 × 11,644.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,329.93x = 617,167,759.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,167,759.55/35,329.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,468.69

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