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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,257.68, 52,884.57 and 11,562.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,257.68, 52,884.57 and 11,562.21 is: 17,342.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,257.68 : 52,884.57 = 11,562.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,257.68/52,884.57 = 11,562.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,257.68x = 52,884.57 × 11,562.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,257.68x = 611,462,504.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,462,504.10/35,257.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,342.68

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