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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,105.97, 52,658.95 and 11,732.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,105.97, 52,658.95 and 11,732.40 is: 17,598.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,105.97 : 52,658.95 = 11,732.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,105.97/52,658.95 = 11,732.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,105.97x = 52,658.95 × 11,732.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,105.97x = 617,815,989.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,815,989.25/35,105.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,598.60

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