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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,166.57, 52,731.90 and 11,458.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,166.57, 52,731.90 and 11,458.87 is: 17,182.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,166.57 : 52,731.90 = 11,458.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,166.57/52,731.90 = 11,458.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,166.57x = 52,731.90 × 11,458.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,166.57x = 604,247,986.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,247,986.95/35,166.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,182.45

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