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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,134.78, 52,702.57 and 11,761.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,134.78, 52,702.57 and 11,761.26 is: 17,642.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,134.78 : 52,702.57 = 11,761.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,134.78/52,702.57 = 11,761.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,134.78x = 52,702.57 × 11,761.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,134.78x = 619,848,628.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,848,628.44/35,134.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,642.02

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