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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,219.76, 52,837.47 and 11,845.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,219.76, 52,837.47 and 11,845.50 is: 17,770.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,219.76 : 52,837.47 = 11,845.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,219.76/52,837.47 = 11,845.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,219.76x = 52,837.47 × 11,845.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,219.76x = 625,886,250.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,886,250.89/35,219.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,770.88

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