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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,213.42, 52,787.04 and 11,823.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,213.42, 52,787.04 and 11,823.45 is: 17,724.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,213.42 : 52,787.04 = 11,823.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,213.42/52,787.04 = 11,823.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,213.42x = 52,787.04 × 11,823.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,213.42x = 624,124,928.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,124,928.09/35,213.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,724.07

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