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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,111.67, 52,674.80 and 11,737.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,111.67, 52,674.80 and 11,737.50 is: 17,608.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,111.67 : 52,674.80 = 11,737.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,111.67/52,674.80 = 11,737.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,111.67x = 52,674.80 × 11,737.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,111.67x = 618,270,406.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,270,406.31/35,111.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,608.69

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