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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,127.36, 52,688.16 and 11,750.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,127.36, 52,688.16 and 11,750.76 is: 17,625.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,127.36 : 52,688.16 = 11,750.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,127.36/52,688.16 = 11,750.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,127.36x = 52,688.16 × 11,750.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,127.36x = 619,125,923.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,125,923.00/35,127.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,625.18

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