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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,120.96, 52,675.56 and 11,747.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,120.96, 52,675.56 and 11,747.32 is: 17,619.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,120.96 : 52,675.56 = 11,747.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,120.96/52,675.56 = 11,747.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,120.96x = 52,675.56 × 11,747.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,120.96x = 618,796,659.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,796,659.50/35,120.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,619.01

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