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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,265.54, 52,903.14 and 11,898.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,265.54, 52,903.14 and 11,898.66 is: 17,849.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,265.54 : 52,903.14 = 11,898.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,265.54/52,903.14 = 11,898.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,265.54x = 52,903.14 × 11,898.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,265.54x = 629,476,475.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,476,475.79/35,265.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,849.62

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