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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,170.39, 52,760.22 and 11,469.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,170.39, 52,760.22 and 11,469.61 is: 17,205.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,170.39 : 52,760.22 = 11,469.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,170.39/52,760.22 = 11,469.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,170.39x = 52,760.22 × 11,469.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,170.39x = 605,139,146.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,139,146.91/35,170.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,205.93

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