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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,102.21, 52,653.32 and 11,728.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,102.21, 52,653.32 and 11,728.65 is: 17,592.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,102.21 : 52,653.32 = 11,728.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,102.21/52,653.32 = 11,728.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,102.21x = 52,653.32 × 11,728.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,102.21x = 617,552,361.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,552,361.62/35,102.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,592.98

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