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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,203.27, 52,805.72 and 11,829.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,203.27, 52,805.72 and 11,829.91 is: 17,745.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,203.27 : 52,805.72 = 11,829.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,203.27/52,805.72 = 11,829.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,203.27x = 52,805.72 × 11,829.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,203.27x = 624,686,915.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,686,915.09/35,203.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,745.14

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