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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,257.72, 52,886.76 and 11,884.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,257.72, 52,886.76 and 11,884.36 is: 17,826.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,257.72 : 52,886.76 = 11,884.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,257.72/52,886.76 = 11,884.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,257.72x = 52,886.76 × 11,884.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,257.72x = 628,525,295.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,525,295.07/35,257.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,826.60

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