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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,246.49, 52,878.20 and 11,555.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,246.49, 52,878.20 and 11,555.79 is: 17,336.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,246.49 : 52,878.20 = 11,555.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,246.49/52,878.20 = 11,555.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,246.49x = 52,878.20 × 11,555.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,246.49x = 611,049,317.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,049,317.00/35,246.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,336.46

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