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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,253.42, 52,887.96 and 11,879.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,253.42, 52,887.96 and 11,879.26 is: 17,821.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,253.42 : 52,887.96 = 11,879.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,253.42/52,887.96 = 11,879.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,253.42x = 52,887.96 × 11,879.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,253.42x = 628,269,827.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,269,827.71/35,253.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,821.53

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