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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,252.42, 52,886.46 and 11,878.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,252.42, 52,886.46 and 11,878.26 is: 17,820.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,252.42 : 52,886.46 = 11,878.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,252.42/52,886.46 = 11,878.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,252.42x = 52,886.46 × 11,878.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,252.42x = 628,199,122.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,199,122.36/35,252.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,820.03

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