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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,204.63, 52,806.94 and 11,831.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,204.63, 52,806.94 and 11,831.06 is: 17,746.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,204.63 : 52,806.94 = 11,831.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,204.63/52,806.94 = 11,831.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,204.63x = 52,806.94 × 11,831.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,204.63x = 624,762,178.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,762,178.00/35,204.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,746.59

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