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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,235.66, 52,858.38 and 11,868.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,235.66, 52,858.38 and 11,868.78 is: 17,804.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,235.66 : 52,858.38 = 11,868.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,235.66/52,858.38 = 11,868.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,235.66x = 52,858.38 × 11,868.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,235.66x = 627,364,483.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,364,483.38/35,235.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,804.82

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