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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,162.96, 52,739.64 and 11,788.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,162.96, 52,739.64 and 11,788.88 is: 17,681.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,162.96 : 52,739.64 = 11,788.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,162.96/52,739.64 = 11,788.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,162.96x = 52,739.64 × 11,788.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,162.96x = 621,741,287.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,741,287.20/35,162.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,681.71

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