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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,164.53, 52,735.86 and 11,785.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,164.53, 52,735.86 and 11,785.50 is: 17,674.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,164.53 : 52,735.86 = 11,785.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,164.53/52,735.86 = 11,785.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,164.53x = 52,735.86 × 11,785.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,164.53x = 621,518,478.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,518,478.03/35,164.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,674.59

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