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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,263.35, 52,895.21 and 11,889.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,263.35, 52,895.21 and 11,889.99 is: 17,835.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,263.35 : 52,895.21 = 11,889.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,263.35/52,895.21 = 11,889.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,263.35x = 52,895.21 × 11,889.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,263.35x = 628,923,517.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,923,517.95/35,263.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,835.05

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