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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,256.49, 52,879.54 and 11,566.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,256.49, 52,879.54 and 11,566.54 is: 17,348.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,256.49 : 52,879.54 = 11,566.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,256.49/52,879.54 = 11,566.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,256.49x = 52,879.54 × 11,566.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,256.49x = 611,633,153.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,633,153.48/35,256.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,348.10

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