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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,256.12, 52,870.80 and 11,558.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,256.12, 52,870.80 and 11,558.04 is: 17,332.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,256.12 : 52,870.80 = 11,558.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,256.12/52,870.80 = 11,558.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,256.12x = 52,870.80 × 11,558.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,256.12x = 611,082,821.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,082,821.23/35,256.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,332.67

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