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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,267.28, 52,902.70 and 11,572.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,267.28, 52,902.70 and 11,572.74 is: 17,359.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,267.28 : 52,902.70 = 11,572.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,267.28/52,902.70 = 11,572.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,267.28x = 52,902.70 × 11,572.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,267.28x = 612,229,192.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,229,192.40/35,267.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,359.69

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