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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,237.16, 52,860.63 and 11,870.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,237.16, 52,860.63 and 11,870.28 is: 17,807.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,237.16 : 52,860.63 = 11,870.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,237.16/52,860.63 = 11,870.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,237.16x = 52,860.63 × 11,870.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,237.16x = 627,470,479.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,470,479.08/35,237.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,807.07

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