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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,145.99, 52,713.57 and 11,453.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,145.99, 52,713.57 and 11,453.48 is: 17,178.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,145.99 : 52,713.57 = 11,453.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,145.99/52,713.57 = 11,453.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,145.99x = 52,713.57 × 11,453.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,145.99x = 603,753,498.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,753,498.89/35,145.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,178.45

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