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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,106.47, 52,659.70 and 11,732.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,106.47, 52,659.70 and 11,732.91 is: 17,599.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,106.47 : 52,659.70 = 11,732.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,106.47/52,659.70 = 11,732.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,106.47x = 52,659.70 × 11,732.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,106.47x = 617,851,257.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,851,257.43/35,106.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,599.36

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