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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,244.80, 52,867.20 and 11,868.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,244.80, 52,867.20 and 11,868.80 is: 17,803.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,244.80 : 52,867.20 = 11,868.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,244.80/52,867.20 = 11,868.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,244.80x = 52,867.20 × 11,868.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,244.80x = 627,470,223.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,470,223.36/35,244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,803.20

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