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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,197.19, 52,784.60 and 11,499.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,197.19, 52,784.60 and 11,499.33 is: 17,245.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,197.19 : 52,784.60 = 11,499.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,197.19/52,784.60 = 11,499.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,197.19x = 52,784.60 × 11,499.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,197.19x = 606,987,534.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,987,534.32/35,197.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,245.34

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