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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,257.98, 52,887.14 and 11,884.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,257.98, 52,887.14 and 11,884.62 is: 17,826.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,257.98 : 52,887.14 = 11,884.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,257.98/52,887.14 = 11,884.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,257.98x = 52,887.14 × 11,884.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,257.98x = 628,543,561.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,543,561.79/35,257.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,826.99

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