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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,221.66, 52,834.58 and 11,531.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,221.66, 52,834.58 and 11,531.66 is: 17,298.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,221.66 : 52,834.58 = 11,531.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,221.66/52,834.58 = 11,531.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,221.66x = 52,834.58 × 11,531.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,221.66x = 609,270,412.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,270,412.80/35,221.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,298.17

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