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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,105.39, 52,658.09 and 11,731.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,105.39, 52,658.09 and 11,731.83 is: 17,597.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,105.39 : 52,658.09 = 11,731.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,105.39/52,658.09 = 11,731.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,105.39x = 52,658.09 × 11,731.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,105.39x = 617,775,646.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,775,646.61/35,105.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,597.74

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