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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,258.81, 52,889.97 and 11,564.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,258.81, 52,889.97 and 11,564.25 is: 17,346.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,258.81 : 52,889.97 = 11,564.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,258.81/52,889.97 = 11,564.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,258.81x = 52,889.97 × 11,564.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,258.81x = 611,633,094.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,633,094.34/35,258.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,346.96

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