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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,205.38, 52,808.06 and 11,831.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,205.38, 52,808.06 and 11,831.81 is: 17,747.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,205.38 : 52,808.06 = 11,831.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,205.38/52,808.06 = 11,831.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,205.38x = 52,808.06 × 11,831.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,205.38x = 624,815,093.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,815,093.99/35,205.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,747.72

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