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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,118.09, 52,666.14 and 11,739.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,118.09, 52,666.14 and 11,739.06 is: 17,604.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,118.09 : 52,666.14 = 11,739.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,118.09/52,666.14 = 11,739.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,118.09x = 52,666.14 × 11,739.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,118.09x = 618,250,977.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,250,977.43/35,118.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,604.91

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