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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,206.38, 52,809.56 and 11,832.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,206.38, 52,809.56 and 11,832.81 is: 17,749.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,206.38 : 52,809.56 = 11,832.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,206.38/52,809.56 = 11,832.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,206.38x = 52,809.56 × 11,832.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,206.38x = 624,885,489.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,885,489.66/35,206.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,749.21

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