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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,335.52, 53,009.77 and 11,644.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,335.52, 53,009.77 and 11,644.46 is: 17,468.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,335.52 : 53,009.77 = 11,644.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,335.52/53,009.77 = 11,644.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,335.52x = 53,009.77 × 11,644.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,335.52x = 617,270,040.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,270,040.08/35,335.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,468.83

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