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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,247.76, 52,879.62 and 11,873.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,247.76, 52,879.62 and 11,873.56 is: 17,813.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,247.76 : 52,879.62 = 11,873.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,247.76/52,879.62 = 11,873.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,247.76x = 52,879.62 × 11,873.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,247.76x = 627,869,340.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,869,340.85/35,247.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,813.03

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