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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,231.66, 52,813.44 and 11,845.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,231.66, 52,813.44 and 11,845.34 is: 17,756.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,231.66 : 52,813.44 = 11,845.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,231.66/52,813.44 = 11,845.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,231.66x = 52,813.44 × 11,845.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,231.66x = 625,593,153.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,593,153.37/35,231.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,756.56

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