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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,193.78, 52,779.69 and 11,814.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,193.78, 52,779.69 and 11,814.84 is: 17,718.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,193.78 : 52,779.69 = 11,814.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,193.78/52,779.69 = 11,814.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,193.78x = 52,779.69 × 11,814.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,193.78x = 623,583,592.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,583,592.60/35,193.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,718.57

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