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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,252.38, 52,845.36 and 11,862.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,252.38, 52,845.36 and 11,862.46 is: 17,782.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,252.38 : 52,845.36 = 11,862.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,252.38/52,845.36 = 11,862.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,252.38x = 52,845.36 × 11,862.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,252.38x = 626,875,969.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,875,969.19/35,252.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,782.51

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