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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,244.26, 52,866.48 and 11,887.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,244.26, 52,866.48 and 11,887.10 is: 17,830.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,244.26 : 52,866.48 = 11,887.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,244.26/52,866.48 = 11,887.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,244.26x = 52,866.48 × 11,887.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,244.26x = 628,429,134.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,429,134.41/35,244.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,830.68

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