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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,133, 52,698.96 and 11,441.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,133, 52,698.96 and 11,441.64 is: 17,162.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,133 : 52,698.96 = 11,441.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,133/52,698.96 = 11,441.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,133x = 52,698.96 × 11,441.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,133x = 602,962,528.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,962,528.69/35,133
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,162.28

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