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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,231.79, 52,814.61 and 11,841.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,231.79, 52,814.61 and 11,841.87 is: 17,751.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,231.79 : 52,814.61 = 11,841.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,231.79/52,814.61 = 11,841.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,231.79x = 52,814.61 × 11,841.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,231.79x = 625,423,745.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,423,745.72/35,231.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,751.69

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