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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,107.02, 52,649.58 and 11,727.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,107.02, 52,649.58 and 11,727.99 is: 17,588.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,107.02 : 52,649.58 = 11,727.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,107.02/52,649.58 = 11,727.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,107.02x = 52,649.58 × 11,727.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,107.02x = 617,473,791.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,473,791.72/35,107.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,588.33

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