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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,167.71, 52,751.57 and 11,794.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,167.71, 52,751.57 and 11,794.08 is: 17,691.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,167.71 : 52,751.57 = 11,794.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,167.71/52,751.57 = 11,794.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,167.71x = 52,751.57 × 11,794.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,167.71x = 622,156,177.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,156,177.74/35,167.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,691.12

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