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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,101.31, 52,651.96 and 11,727.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,101.31, 52,651.96 and 11,727.74 is: 17,591.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,101.31 : 52,651.96 = 11,727.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,101.31/52,651.96 = 11,727.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,101.31x = 52,651.96 × 11,727.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,101.31x = 617,488,658.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,488,658.32/35,101.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,591.62

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