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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,166.53, 52,738.86 and 11,787.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,166.53, 52,738.86 and 11,787.50 is: 17,677.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,166.53 : 52,738.86 = 11,787.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,166.53/52,738.86 = 11,787.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,166.53x = 52,738.86 × 11,787.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,166.53x = 621,659,312.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,659,312.25/35,166.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,677.58

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