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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,141.28, 52,712.32 and 11,767.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,141.28, 52,712.32 and 11,767.76 is: 17,651.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,141.28 : 52,712.32 = 11,767.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,141.28/52,712.32 = 11,767.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,141.28x = 52,712.32 × 11,767.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,141.28x = 620,305,930.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,305,930.80/35,141.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,651.77

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