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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,235.63, 52,852.07 and 11,544.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,235.63, 52,852.07 and 11,544.95 is: 17,316.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,235.63 : 52,852.07 = 11,544.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,235.63/52,852.07 = 11,544.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,235.63x = 52,852.07 × 11,544.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,235.63x = 610,174,666.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,174,666.54/35,235.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,316.98

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