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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,156.61, 52,734.90 and 11,799.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,156.61, 52,734.90 and 11,799.45 is: 17,699.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,156.61 : 52,734.90 = 11,799.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,156.61/52,734.90 = 11,799.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,156.61x = 52,734.90 × 11,799.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,156.61x = 622,242,815.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,242,815.81/35,156.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,699.17

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