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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,149.28, 52,711.23 and 11,770.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,149.28, 52,711.23 and 11,770.34 is: 17,651.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,149.28 : 52,711.23 = 11,770.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,149.28/52,711.23 = 11,770.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,149.28x = 52,711.23 × 11,770.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,149.28x = 620,429,098.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,429,098.92/35,149.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,651.26

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