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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,234.40, 52,858.80 and 11,863.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,234.40, 52,858.80 and 11,863.20 is: 17,797.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,234.40 : 52,858.80 = 11,863.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,234.40/52,858.80 = 11,863.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,234.40x = 52,858.80 × 11,863.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,234.40x = 627,074,516.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,074,516.16/35,234.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,797.22

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