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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,262.22, 52,893.51 and 11,888.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,262.22, 52,893.51 and 11,888.86 is: 17,833.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,262.22 : 52,893.51 = 11,888.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,262.22/52,893.51 = 11,888.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,262.22x = 52,893.51 × 11,888.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,262.22x = 628,843,535.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,843,535.30/35,262.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,833.35

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