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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,225.63, 52,846.55 and 11,533.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,225.63, 52,846.55 and 11,533.94 is: 17,303.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,225.63 : 52,846.55 = 11,533.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,225.63/52,846.55 = 11,533.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,225.63x = 52,846.55 × 11,533.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,225.63x = 609,528,936.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,528,936.91/35,225.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,303.56

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