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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,465.52, 53,204.55 and 11,774.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,465.52, 53,204.55 and 11,774.49 is: 17,663.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,465.52 : 53,204.55 = 11,774.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,465.52/53,204.55 = 11,774.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,465.52x = 53,204.55 × 11,774.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,465.52x = 626,456,441.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,456,441.93/35,465.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,663.82

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