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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,099.40, 52,651.86 and 11,725.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,099.40, 52,651.86 and 11,725.92 is: 17,589.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,099.40 : 52,651.86 = 11,725.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,099.40/52,651.86 = 11,725.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,099.40x = 52,651.86 × 11,725.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,099.40x = 617,391,498.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,391,498.21/35,099.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,589.80

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