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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,139.94, 52,715.39 and 11,441.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,139.94, 52,715.39 and 11,441.89 is: 17,164.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,139.94 : 52,715.39 = 11,441.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,139.94/52,715.39 = 11,441.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,139.94x = 52,715.39 × 11,441.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,139.94x = 603,163,405.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,163,405.85/35,139.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,164.61

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