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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,228.22, 52,842.36 and 11,854.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,228.22, 52,842.36 and 11,854.68 is: 17,782.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,228.22 : 52,842.36 = 11,854.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,228.22/52,842.36 = 11,854.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,228.22x = 52,842.36 × 11,854.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,228.22x = 626,429,268.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,429,268.24/35,228.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,782.03

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