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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,255.40, 52,849.84 and 11,865.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,255.40, 52,849.84 and 11,865.48 is: 17,787.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,255.40 : 52,849.84 = 11,865.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,255.40/52,849.84 = 11,865.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,255.40x = 52,849.84 × 11,865.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,255.40x = 627,088,719.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,088,719.52/35,255.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,787.03

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