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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,178.81, 52,773.63 and 11,799.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,178.81, 52,773.63 and 11,799.78 is: 17,701.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,178.81 : 52,773.63 = 11,799.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,178.81/52,773.63 = 11,799.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,178.81x = 52,773.63 × 11,799.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,178.81x = 622,716,981.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,716,981.65/35,178.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,701.48

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