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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,155.08, 52,738.09 and 11,776.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,155.08, 52,738.09 and 11,776.05 is: 17,665.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,155.08 : 52,738.09 = 11,776.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,155.08/52,738.09 = 11,776.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,155.08x = 52,738.09 × 11,776.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,155.08x = 621,046,355.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,046,355.30/35,155.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,665.91

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