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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,259.76, 52,878.84 and 11,879.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,259.76, 52,878.84 and 11,879.92 is: 17,816.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,259.76 : 52,878.84 = 11,879.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,259.76/52,878.84 = 11,879.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,259.76x = 52,878.84 × 11,879.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,259.76x = 628,196,388.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,196,388.89/35,259.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,816.24

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