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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,104.52, 52,655.70 and 11,731.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,104.52, 52,655.70 and 11,731.16 is: 17,596.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,104.52 : 52,655.70 = 11,731.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,104.52/52,655.70 = 11,731.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,104.52x = 52,655.70 × 11,731.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,104.52x = 617,712,441.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,712,441.61/35,104.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,596.38

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