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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,244.50, 52,849.25 and 11,225.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,244.50, 52,849.25 and 11,225.67 is: 16,832.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,244.50 : 52,849.25 = 11,225.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,244.50/52,849.25 = 11,225.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,244.50x = 52,849.25 × 11,225.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,244.50x = 593,268,240.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,268,240.25/35,244.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,832.93

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