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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,244.49, 52,849.25 and 11,225.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,244.49, 52,849.25 and 11,225.66 is: 16,832.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,244.49 : 52,849.25 = 11,225.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,244.49/52,849.25 = 11,225.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,244.49x = 52,849.25 × 11,225.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,244.49x = 593,267,711.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,267,711.76/35,244.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,832.92

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