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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,264.54, 52,898.08 and 11,891.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,264.54, 52,898.08 and 11,891.18 is: 17,837.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,264.54 : 52,898.08 = 11,891.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,264.54/52,898.08 = 11,891.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,264.54x = 52,898.08 × 11,891.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,264.54x = 629,020,590.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,020,590.93/35,264.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,837.20

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