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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,178.67, 52,768.68 and 11,486.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,178.67, 52,768.68 and 11,486.17 is: 17,229.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,178.67 : 52,768.68 = 11,486.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,178.67/52,768.68 = 11,486.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,178.67x = 52,768.68 × 11,486.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,178.67x = 606,110,029.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,110,029.16/35,178.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,229.48

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