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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,238.36, 52,857.90 and 11,864.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,238.36, 52,857.90 and 11,864.82 is: 17,797.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,238.36 : 52,857.90 = 11,864.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,238.36/52,857.90 = 11,864.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,238.36x = 52,857.90 × 11,864.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,238.36x = 627,149,469.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,149,469.08/35,238.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,797.35

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