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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,143.47, 52,703.06 and 11,444.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,143.47, 52,703.06 and 11,444.90 is: 17,163.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,143.47 : 52,703.06 = 11,444.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,143.47/52,703.06 = 11,444.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,143.47x = 52,703.06 × 11,444.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,143.47x = 603,180,930.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,180,930.65/35,143.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,163.39

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