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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,228.76, 52,843.23 and 11,871.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,228.76, 52,843.23 and 11,871.60 is: 17,807.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,228.76 : 52,843.23 = 11,871.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,228.76/52,843.23 = 11,871.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,228.76x = 52,843.23 × 11,871.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,228.76x = 627,333,689.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,333,689.27/35,228.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,807.43

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