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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,145.69, 52,705.27 and 11,447.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,145.69, 52,705.27 and 11,447.05 is: 17,166.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,145.69 : 52,705.27 = 11,447.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,145.69/52,705.27 = 11,447.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,145.69x = 52,705.27 × 11,447.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,145.69x = 603,319,860.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,319,860.95/35,145.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,166.25

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