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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,261.47, 52,892.39 and 11,888.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,261.47, 52,892.39 and 11,888.11 is: 17,832.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,261.47 : 52,892.39 = 11,888.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,261.47/52,892.39 = 11,888.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,261.47x = 52,892.39 × 11,888.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,261.47x = 628,790,550.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,790,550.48/35,261.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,832.23

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