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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,118.27, 52,666.43 and 11,739.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,118.27, 52,666.43 and 11,739.24 is: 17,605.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,118.27 : 52,666.43 = 11,739.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,118.27/52,666.43 = 11,739.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,118.27x = 52,666.43 × 11,739.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,118.27x = 618,263,803.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,263,803.02/35,118.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,605.19

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