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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,261.97, 52,893.14 and 11,888.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,261.97, 52,893.14 and 11,888.61 is: 17,832.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,261.97 : 52,893.14 = 11,888.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,261.97/52,893.14 = 11,888.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,261.97x = 52,893.14 × 11,888.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,261.97x = 628,825,853.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,825,853.69/35,261.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,832.98

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