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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,158.83, 52,743.73 and 11,779.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,158.83, 52,743.73 and 11,779.80 is: 17,671.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,158.83 : 52,743.73 = 11,779.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,158.83/52,743.73 = 11,779.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,158.83x = 52,743.73 × 11,779.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,158.83x = 621,310,863.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,310,863.66/35,158.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,671.54

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