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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,499.08, 53,237.66 and 11,801.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,499.08, 53,237.66 and 11,801.58 is: 17,698.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,499.08 : 53,237.66 = 11,801.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,499.08/53,237.66 = 11,801.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,499.08x = 53,237.66 × 11,801.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,499.08x = 628,288,444.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,288,444.49/35,499.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,698.73

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