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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,268.33, 52,865.28 and 11,569.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,268.33, 52,865.28 and 11,569.68 is: 17,342.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,268.33 : 52,865.28 = 11,569.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,268.33/52,865.28 = 11,569.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,268.33x = 52,865.28 × 11,569.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,268.33x = 611,634,372.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,634,372.71/35,268.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,342.31

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