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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,229.76, 52,844.73 and 11,872.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,229.76, 52,844.73 and 11,872.60 is: 17,808.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,229.76 : 52,844.73 = 11,872.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,229.76/52,844.73 = 11,872.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,229.76x = 52,844.73 × 11,872.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,229.76x = 627,404,341.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,404,341.40/35,229.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,808.93

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