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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,205.63, 52,808.44 and 11,832.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,205.63, 52,808.44 and 11,832.06 is: 17,748.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,205.63 : 52,808.44 = 11,832.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,205.63/52,808.44 = 11,832.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,205.63x = 52,808.44 × 11,832.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,205.63x = 624,832,630.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,832,630.59/35,205.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,748.09

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