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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,235.08, 52,844.94 and 11,861

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,235.08, 52,844.94 and 11,861 is: 17,788.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,235.08 : 52,844.94 = 11,861 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,235.08/52,844.94 = 11,861/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,235.08x = 52,844.94 × 11,861
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,235.08x = 626,793,833.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,793,833.34/35,235.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,788.91

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