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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,197.43, 52,785 and 11,499.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,197.43, 52,785 and 11,499.57 is: 17,245.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,197.43 : 52,785 = 11,499.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,197.43/52,785 = 11,499.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,197.43x = 52,785 × 11,499.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,197.43x = 607,004,802.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,004,802.45/35,197.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,245.72

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