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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,145.88, 52,711.20 and 11,132.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,145.88, 52,711.20 and 11,132.08 is: 16,695.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,145.88 : 52,711.20 = 11,132.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,145.88/52,711.20 = 11,132.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,145.88x = 52,711.20 × 11,132.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,145.88x = 586,785,295.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,785,295.30/35,145.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,695.71

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