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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,164.88, 52,729.37 and 11,457.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,164.88, 52,729.37 and 11,457.18 is: 17,179.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,164.88 : 52,729.37 = 11,457.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,164.88/52,729.37 = 11,457.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,164.88x = 52,729.37 × 11,457.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,164.88x = 604,129,826.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,129,826.09/35,164.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,179.92

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