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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,072.41, 52,613.38 and 11,372.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,072.41, 52,613.38 and 11,372.23 is: 17,059.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,072.41 : 52,613.38 = 11,372.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,072.41/52,613.38 = 11,372.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,072.41x = 52,613.38 × 11,372.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,072.41x = 598,331,178.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,331,178.50/35,072.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,059.88

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