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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,242.59, 52,863.89 and 11,869.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,242.59, 52,863.89 and 11,869.03 is: 17,803.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,242.59 : 52,863.89 = 11,869.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,242.59/52,863.89 = 11,869.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,242.59x = 52,863.89 × 11,869.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,242.59x = 627,443,169.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,443,169.82/35,242.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,803.55

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