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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,136.69, 52,708.73 and 11,446.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,136.69, 52,708.73 and 11,446.08 is: 17,170.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,136.69 : 52,708.73 = 11,446.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,136.69/52,708.73 = 11,446.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,136.69x = 52,708.73 × 11,446.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,136.69x = 603,308,340.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,308,340.28/35,136.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,170.32

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