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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,022.23, 52,524.84 and 11,645.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,022.23, 52,524.84 and 11,645.63 is: 17,465.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,022.23 : 52,524.84 = 11,645.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,022.23/52,524.84 = 11,645.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,022.23x = 52,524.84 × 11,645.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,022.23x = 611,684,852.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,684,852.45/35,022.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,465.62

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