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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,241.66, 52,867.38 and 11,874.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,241.66, 52,867.38 and 11,874.78 is: 17,813.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,241.66 : 52,867.38 = 11,874.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,241.66/52,867.38 = 11,874.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,241.66x = 52,867.38 × 11,874.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,241.66x = 627,788,506.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,788,506.68/35,241.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,813.82

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