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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,249.58, 52,881.66 and 11,877.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,249.58, 52,881.66 and 11,877.84 is: 17,819.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,249.58 : 52,881.66 = 11,877.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,249.58/52,881.66 = 11,877.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,249.58x = 52,881.66 × 11,877.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,249.58x = 628,119,896.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,119,896.41/35,249.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,819.22

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