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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,152.55, 52,736.72 and 11,778.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,152.55, 52,736.72 and 11,778.38 is: 17,670.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,152.55 : 52,736.72 = 11,778.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,152.55/52,736.72 = 11,778.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,152.55x = 52,736.72 × 11,778.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,152.55x = 621,152,805.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,152,805.54/35,152.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,670.21

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