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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,512.86, 53,257.77 and 11,814.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,512.86, 53,257.77 and 11,814.06 is: 17,717.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,512.86 : 53,257.77 = 11,814.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,512.86/53,257.77 = 11,814.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,512.86x = 53,257.77 × 11,814.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,512.86x = 629,190,490.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,190,490.25/35,512.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,717.26

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