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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,256.51, 52,889.64 and 11,889.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,256.51, 52,889.64 and 11,889.63 is: 17,836.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,256.51 : 52,889.64 = 11,889.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,256.51/52,889.64 = 11,889.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,256.51x = 52,889.64 × 11,889.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,256.51x = 628,838,250.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,838,250.43/35,256.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,836.09

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