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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,149.55, 52,732.22 and 11,775.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,149.55, 52,732.22 and 11,775.38 is: 17,665.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,149.55 : 52,732.22 = 11,775.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,149.55/52,732.22 = 11,775.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,149.55x = 52,732.22 × 11,775.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,149.55x = 620,941,606.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,941,606.21/35,149.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,665.71

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