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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,233.08, 52,841.94 and 11,859

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,233.08, 52,841.94 and 11,859 is: 17,785.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,233.08 : 52,841.94 = 11,859 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,233.08/52,841.94 = 11,859/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,233.08x = 52,841.94 × 11,859
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,233.08x = 626,652,566.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,652,566.46/35,233.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,785.92

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