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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,132.28, 52,685.73 and 11,753.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,132.28, 52,685.73 and 11,753.25 is: 17,625.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,132.28 : 52,685.73 = 11,753.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,132.28/52,685.73 = 11,753.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,132.28x = 52,685.73 × 11,753.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,132.28x = 619,228,556.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,228,556.12/35,132.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,625.63

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