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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,265.12, 52,908.48 and 11,889.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,265.12, 52,908.48 and 11,889.60 is: 17,838.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,265.12 : 52,908.48 = 11,889.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,265.12/52,908.48 = 11,889.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,265.12x = 52,908.48 × 11,889.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,265.12x = 629,060,663.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,060,663.81/35,265.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,838.04

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