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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,246.76, 52,878.12 and 11,872.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,246.76, 52,878.12 and 11,872.56 is: 17,811.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,246.76 : 52,878.12 = 11,872.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,246.76/52,878.12 = 11,872.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,246.76x = 52,878.12 × 11,872.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,246.76x = 627,798,652.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,798,652.39/35,246.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,811.53

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