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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,111.88, 52,667.88 and 11,738.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,111.88, 52,667.88 and 11,738.34 is: 17,607.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,111.88 : 52,667.88 = 11,738.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,111.88/52,667.88 = 11,738.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,111.88x = 52,667.88 × 11,738.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,111.88x = 618,233,482.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,233,482.52/35,111.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,607.53

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