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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,261.54, 52,893.57 and 11,888.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,261.54, 52,893.57 and 11,888.18 is: 17,832.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,261.54 : 52,893.57 = 11,888.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,261.54/52,893.57 = 11,888.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,261.54x = 52,893.57 × 11,888.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,261.54x = 628,808,281.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,808,281.00/35,261.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,832.69

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