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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,189.97, 52,752.14 and 11,800

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,189.97, 52,752.14 and 11,800 is: 17,689.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,189.97 : 52,752.14 = 11,800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,189.97/52,752.14 = 11,800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,189.97x = 52,752.14 × 11,800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,189.97x = 622,475,252
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,475,252/35,189.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,689.00

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