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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,263.85, 52,895.96 and 11,890.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,263.85, 52,895.96 and 11,890.49 is: 17,835.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,263.85 : 52,895.96 = 11,890.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,263.85/52,895.96 = 11,890.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,263.85x = 52,895.96 × 11,890.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,263.85x = 628,958,883.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,958,883.42/35,263.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,835.80

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