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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,101.21, 52,651.82 and 11,727.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,101.21, 52,651.82 and 11,727.65 is: 17,591.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,101.21 : 52,651.82 = 11,727.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,101.21/52,651.82 = 11,727.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,101.21x = 52,651.82 × 11,727.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,101.21x = 617,482,116.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,482,116.82/35,101.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,591.48

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