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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,364.59, 53,048.55 and 11,674.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,364.59, 53,048.55 and 11,674.20 is: 17,511.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,364.59 : 53,048.55 = 11,674.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,364.59/53,048.55 = 11,674.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,364.59x = 53,048.55 × 11,674.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,364.59x = 619,299,382.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,299,382.41/35,364.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,511.85

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