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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,188.68, 52,790.98 and 11,814.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,188.68, 52,790.98 and 11,814.50 is: 17,724.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,188.68 : 52,790.98 = 11,814.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,188.68/52,790.98 = 11,814.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,188.68x = 52,790.98 × 11,814.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,188.68x = 623,699,033.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,699,033.21/35,188.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,724.42

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