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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,137.81, 52,710.41 and 11,447.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,137.81, 52,710.41 and 11,447.21 is: 17,172.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,137.81 : 52,710.41 = 11,447.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,137.81/52,710.41 = 11,447.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,137.81x = 52,710.41 × 11,447.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,137.81x = 603,387,132.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,387,132.46/35,137.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,172.02

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