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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,254.85, 52,882.45 and 11,881.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,254.85, 52,882.45 and 11,881.49 is: 17,822.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,254.85 : 52,882.45 = 11,881.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,254.85/52,882.45 = 11,881.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,254.85x = 52,882.45 × 11,881.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,254.85x = 628,322,006.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,322,006.73/35,254.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,822.29

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