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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,136.33, 52,708.19 and 11,445.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,136.33, 52,708.19 and 11,445.73 is: 17,169.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,136.33 : 52,708.19 = 11,445.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,136.33/52,708.19 = 11,445.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,136.33x = 52,708.19 × 11,445.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,136.33x = 603,283,608.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,283,608.37/35,136.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,169.80

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