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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,265.20, 52,860.90 and 11,883.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,265.20, 52,860.90 and 11,883.56 is: 17,812.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,265.20 : 52,860.90 = 11,883.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,265.20/52,860.90 = 11,883.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,265.20x = 52,860.90 × 11,883.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,265.20x = 628,175,676.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,175,676.80/35,265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,812.91

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