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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,272.97, 52,912.52 and 11,573.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,272.97, 52,912.52 and 11,573.40 is: 17,361.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,272.97 : 52,912.52 = 11,573.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,272.97/52,912.52 = 11,573.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,272.97x = 52,912.52 × 11,573.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,272.97x = 612,377,758.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,377,758.97/35,272.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,361.11

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