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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,240.40, 52,867.80 and 11,869.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,240.40, 52,867.80 and 11,869.20 is: 17,806.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,240.40 : 52,867.80 = 11,869.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,240.40/52,867.80 = 11,869.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,240.40x = 52,867.80 × 11,869.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,240.40x = 627,498,491.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,498,491.76/35,240.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,806.23

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