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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,163.03, 52,731.86 and 11,784.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,163.03, 52,731.86 and 11,784.09 is: 17,671.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,163.03 : 52,731.86 = 11,784.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,163.03/52,731.86 = 11,784.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,163.03x = 52,731.86 × 11,784.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,163.03x = 621,396,925.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,396,925.19/35,163.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,671.88

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