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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,151.56, 52,732.80 and 11,453.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,151.56, 52,732.80 and 11,453.59 is: 17,182.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,151.56 : 52,732.80 = 11,453.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,151.56/52,732.80 = 11,453.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,151.56x = 52,732.80 × 11,453.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,151.56x = 603,979,936.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,979,936.67/35,151.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,182.17

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