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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,183.44, 52,779.96 and 11,816.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,183.44, 52,779.96 and 11,816.56 is: 17,726.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,183.44 : 52,779.96 = 11,816.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,183.44/52,779.96 = 11,816.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,183.44x = 52,779.96 × 11,816.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,183.44x = 623,677,564.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,677,564.14/35,183.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,726.45

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