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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,199.39, 52,799.34 and 11,825.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,199.39, 52,799.34 and 11,825.82 is: 17,738.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,199.39 : 52,799.34 = 11,825.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,199.39/52,799.34 = 11,825.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,199.39x = 52,799.34 × 11,825.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,199.39x = 624,395,683.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,395,683.80/35,199.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,738.82

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