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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,186.06, 52,765.86 and 11,488.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,186.06, 52,765.86 and 11,488.08 is: 17,227.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,186.06 : 52,765.86 = 11,488.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,186.06/52,765.86 = 11,488.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,186.06x = 52,765.86 × 11,488.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,186.06x = 606,178,420.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,178,420.95/35,186.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,227.80

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