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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,136.19, 52,707.98 and 11,445.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,136.19, 52,707.98 and 11,445.59 is: 17,169.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,136.19 : 52,707.98 = 11,445.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,136.19/52,707.98 = 11,445.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,136.19x = 52,707.98 × 11,445.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,136.19x = 603,273,608.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,273,608.04/35,136.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,169.58

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