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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,196.69, 52,783.85 and 11,498.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,196.69, 52,783.85 and 11,498.83 is: 17,244.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,196.69 : 52,783.85 = 11,498.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,196.69/52,783.85 = 11,498.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,196.69x = 52,783.85 × 11,498.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,196.69x = 606,952,517.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,952,517.90/35,196.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,244.59

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