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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,133.78, 52,687.98 and 11,754.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,133.78, 52,687.98 and 11,754.75 is: 17,627.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,133.78 : 52,687.98 = 11,754.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,133.78/52,687.98 = 11,754.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,133.78x = 52,687.98 × 11,754.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,133.78x = 619,334,032.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,334,032.91/35,133.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,627.88

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