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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,221.61, 52,833.98 and 11,530.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,221.61, 52,833.98 and 11,530.53 is: 17,296.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,221.61 : 52,833.98 = 11,530.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,221.61/52,833.98 = 11,530.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,221.61x = 52,833.98 × 11,530.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,221.61x = 609,203,820.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,203,820.24/35,221.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,296.31

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