Determine the total active thrust, in kN/m, for a retaining wall (height 4.54 m.) with horizontal backfill given the following properties: Unit weight = 17.74 kN/m3, Angle of internal friction = 34°, Cohesion = 11.33 kPa, and Surcharge = 8.57 kPa. Round off to two decimal places.

Determine the total active thrust, in kN/m, for a retaining wall (height 4.54 m.) with horizontal backfill given the following properties: Unit weight = 17.74 kN/m3, Angle of internal friction = 34°, Cohesion = 11.33 kPa, and Surcharge = 8.57 kPa. Round off to two decimal places.

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