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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,369.74, 53,056.26 and 11,679.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,369.74, 53,056.26 and 11,679.36 is: 17,519.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,369.74 : 53,056.26 = 11,679.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,369.74/53,056.26 = 11,679.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,369.74x = 53,056.26 × 11,679.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,369.74x = 619,663,160.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,663,160.79/35,369.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,519.58

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