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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,191.96, 52,795.62 and 11,817.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,191.96, 52,795.62 and 11,817.78 is: 17,729.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,191.96 : 52,795.62 = 11,817.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,191.96/52,795.62 = 11,817.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,191.96x = 52,795.62 × 11,817.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,191.96x = 623,927,022.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,927,022.12/35,191.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,729.25

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