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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,451.16, 53,163.50 and 11,754.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,451.16, 53,163.50 and 11,754.36 is: 17,627.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,451.16 : 53,163.50 = 11,754.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,451.16/53,163.50 = 11,754.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,451.16x = 53,163.50 × 11,754.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,451.16x = 624,902,917.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,902,917.86/35,451.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,627.15

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