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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,259.61, 52,889.58 and 11,886.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,259.61, 52,889.58 and 11,886.25 is: 17,829.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,259.61 : 52,889.58 = 11,886.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,259.61/52,889.58 = 11,886.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,259.61x = 52,889.58 × 11,886.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,259.61x = 628,658,770.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,658,770.28/35,259.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,829.43

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