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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,187.06, 52,767.36 and 11,489.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,187.06, 52,767.36 and 11,489.07 is: 17,229.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,187.06 : 52,767.36 = 11,489.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,187.06/52,767.36 = 11,489.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,187.06x = 52,767.36 × 11,489.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,187.06x = 606,247,892.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,247,892.76/35,187.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,229.29

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