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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,182.86, 52,779.76 and 11,814.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,182.86, 52,779.76 and 11,814.76 is: 17,723.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,182.86 : 52,779.76 = 11,814.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,182.86/52,779.76 = 11,814.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,182.86x = 52,779.76 × 11,814.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,182.86x = 623,580,270.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,580,270.13/35,182.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,723.98

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