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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,249.14, 52,867.71 and 11,556.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,249.14, 52,867.71 and 11,556.22 is: 17,332.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,249.14 : 52,867.71 = 11,556.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,249.14/52,867.71 = 11,556.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,249.14x = 52,867.71 × 11,556.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,249.14x = 610,950,887.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,950,887.66/35,249.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,332.36

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