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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,108.88, 52,657.62 and 11,735.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,108.88, 52,657.62 and 11,735.28 is: 17,601.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,108.88 : 52,657.62 = 11,735.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,108.88/52,657.62 = 11,735.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,108.88x = 52,657.62 × 11,735.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,108.88x = 617,951,914.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,951,914.83/35,108.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,601.01

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