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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,241.16, 52,846.62 and 11,861.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,241.16, 52,846.62 and 11,861.32 is: 17,786.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,241.16 : 52,846.62 = 11,861.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,241.16/52,846.62 = 11,861.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,241.16x = 52,846.62 × 11,861.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,241.16x = 626,830,670.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,830,670.74/35,241.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,786.89

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