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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,194.98, 52,786.97 and 11,502.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,194.98, 52,786.97 and 11,502.34 is: 17,251.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,194.98 : 52,786.97 = 11,502.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,194.98/52,786.97 = 11,502.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,194.98x = 52,786.97 × 11,502.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,194.98x = 607,173,676.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,173,676.51/35,194.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,251.71

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