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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,096.40, 52,647.36 and 11,722.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,096.40, 52,647.36 and 11,722.92 is: 17,585.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,096.40 : 52,647.36 = 11,722.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,096.40/52,647.36 = 11,722.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,096.40x = 52,647.36 × 11,722.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,096.40x = 617,180,789.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,180,789.49/35,096.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,585.30

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