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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,144.88, 52,709.70 and 11,131.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,144.88, 52,709.70 and 11,131.08 is: 16,694.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,144.88 : 52,709.70 = 11,131.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,144.88/52,709.70 = 11,131.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,144.88x = 52,709.70 × 11,131.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,144.88x = 586,715,887.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,715,887.48/35,144.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,694.21

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