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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,222.28, 52,833.48 and 11,865.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,222.28, 52,833.48 and 11,865.12 is: 17,797.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,222.28 : 52,833.48 = 11,865.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,222.28/52,833.48 = 11,865.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,222.28x = 52,833.48 × 11,865.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,222.28x = 626,875,580.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,875,580.22/35,222.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,797.70

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