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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,192.08, 52,774.84 and 11,494.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,192.08, 52,774.84 and 11,494.08 is: 17,236.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,192.08 : 52,774.84 = 11,494.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,192.08/52,774.84 = 11,494.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,192.08x = 52,774.84 × 11,494.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,192.08x = 606,598,232.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,598,232.95/35,192.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,236.78

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