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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,127.40, 52,690.98 and 11,753.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,127.40, 52,690.98 and 11,753.80 is: 17,630.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,127.40 : 52,690.98 = 11,753.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,127.40/52,690.98 = 11,753.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,127.40x = 52,690.98 × 11,753.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,127.40x = 619,319,240.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,319,240.72/35,127.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,630.66

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