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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,108.24, 52,651.42 and 11,729.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,108.24, 52,651.42 and 11,729.21 is: 17,590.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,108.24 : 52,651.42 = 11,729.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,108.24/52,651.42 = 11,729.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,108.24x = 52,651.42 × 11,729.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,108.24x = 617,559,466.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,559,466.84/35,108.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,590.16

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