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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,244, 52,848.50 and 11,225.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,244, 52,848.50 and 11,225.17 is: 16,832.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,244 : 52,848.50 = 11,225.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,244/52,848.50 = 11,225.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,244x = 52,848.50 × 11,225.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,244x = 593,233,396.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,233,396.75/35,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,832.18

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