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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,256.20, 52,886.70 and 11,238.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,256.20, 52,886.70 and 11,238.60 is: 16,858.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,256.20 : 52,886.70 = 11,238.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,256.20/52,886.70 = 11,238.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,256.20x = 52,886.70 × 11,238.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,256.20x = 594,372,466.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,372,466.62/35,256.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,858.67

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