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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,105.71, 52,658.56 and 11,732.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,105.71, 52,658.56 and 11,732.14 is: 17,598.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,105.71 : 52,658.56 = 11,732.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,105.71/52,658.56 = 11,732.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,105.71x = 52,658.56 × 11,732.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,105.71x = 617,797,598.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,797,598.12/35,105.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,598.21

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