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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,206.81, 52,810.16 and 11,849.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,206.81, 52,810.16 and 11,849.65 is: 17,774.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,206.81 : 52,810.16 = 11,849.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,206.81/52,810.16 = 11,849.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,206.81x = 52,810.16 × 11,849.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,206.81x = 625,781,589.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,781,589.14/35,206.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,774.45

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