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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,160.59, 52,746.36 and 11,781.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,160.59, 52,746.36 and 11,781.56 is: 17,674.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,160.59 : 52,746.36 = 11,781.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,160.59/52,746.36 = 11,781.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,160.59x = 52,746.36 × 11,781.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,160.59x = 621,434,405.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,434,405.12/35,160.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,674.17

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