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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,264.70, 52,860.15 and 11,883.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,264.70, 52,860.15 and 11,883.06 is: 17,812.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,264.70 : 52,860.15 = 11,883.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,264.70/52,860.15 = 11,883.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,264.70x = 52,860.15 × 11,883.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,264.70x = 628,140,334.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,140,334.06/35,264.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,812.16

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