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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,159.73, 52,740.13 and 11,467.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,159.73, 52,740.13 and 11,467.17 is: 17,200.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,159.73 : 52,740.13 = 11,467.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,159.73/52,740.13 = 11,467.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,159.73x = 52,740.13 × 11,467.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,159.73x = 604,780,053.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,780,053.55/35,159.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,200.93

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