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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,220.55, 52,835.76 and 11,529.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,220.55, 52,835.76 and 11,529.95 is: 17,296.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,220.55 : 52,835.76 = 11,529.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,220.55/52,835.76 = 11,529.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,220.55x = 52,835.76 × 11,529.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,220.55x = 609,193,692.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,193,692.54/35,220.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,296.54

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