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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,205.81, 52,808.66 and 11,848.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,205.81, 52,808.66 and 11,848.65 is: 17,772.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,205.81 : 52,808.66 = 11,848.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,205.81/52,808.66 = 11,848.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,205.81x = 52,808.66 × 11,848.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,205.81x = 625,711,065.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,711,065.27/35,205.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,772.95

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