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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,149.78, 52,711.98 and 11,770.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,149.78, 52,711.98 and 11,770.84 is: 17,652.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,149.78 : 52,711.98 = 11,770.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,149.78/52,711.98 = 11,770.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,149.78x = 52,711.98 × 11,770.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,149.78x = 620,464,282.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,464,282.66/35,149.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,652.01

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