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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,135.69, 52,707.23 and 11,445.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,135.69, 52,707.23 and 11,445.08 is: 17,168.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,135.69 : 52,707.23 = 11,445.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,135.69/52,707.23 = 11,445.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,135.69x = 52,707.23 × 11,445.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,135.69x = 603,238,538.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,238,538.47/35,135.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,168.83

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