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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,251.28, 52,876.96 and 11,875.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,251.28, 52,876.96 and 11,875.76 is: 17,813.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,251.28 : 52,876.96 = 11,875.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,251.28/52,876.96 = 11,875.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,251.28x = 52,876.96 × 11,875.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,251.28x = 627,954,086.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,954,086.49/35,251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,813.65

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