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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,241.66, 52,828.47 and 11,855.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,241.66, 52,828.47 and 11,855.34 is: 17,771.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,241.66 : 52,828.47 = 11,855.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,241.66/52,828.47 = 11,855.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,241.66x = 52,828.47 × 11,855.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,241.66x = 626,299,473.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,299,473.53/35,241.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,771.57

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