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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,253.58, 52,887.66 and 11,881.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,253.58, 52,887.66 and 11,881.84 is: 17,825.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,253.58 : 52,887.66 = 11,881.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,253.58/52,887.66 = 11,881.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,253.58x = 52,887.66 × 11,881.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,253.58x = 628,402,714.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,402,714.09/35,253.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,825.22

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