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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,228.39, 52,846.22 and 11,856.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,228.39, 52,846.22 and 11,856.65 is: 17,786.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,228.39 : 52,846.22 = 11,856.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,228.39/52,846.22 = 11,856.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,228.39x = 52,846.22 × 11,856.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,228.39x = 626,578,899.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,578,899.77/35,228.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,786.19

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