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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,105.28, 52,646.99 and 11,726.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,105.28, 52,646.99 and 11,726.25 is: 17,585.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,105.28 : 52,646.99 = 11,726.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,105.28/52,646.99 = 11,726.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,105.28x = 52,646.99 × 11,726.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,105.28x = 617,351,707.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,351,707.86/35,105.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,585.72

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