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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,239.36, 52,859.40 and 11,865.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,239.36, 52,859.40 and 11,865.84 is: 17,798.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,239.36 : 52,859.40 = 11,865.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,239.36/52,859.40 = 11,865.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,239.36x = 52,859.40 × 11,865.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,239.36x = 627,221,182.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,221,182.90/35,239.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,798.88

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