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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,266.76, 52,908.06 and 11,892.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,266.76, 52,908.06 and 11,892.50 is: 17,841.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,266.76 : 52,908.06 = 11,892.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,266.76/52,908.06 = 11,892.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,266.76x = 52,908.06 × 11,892.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,266.76x = 629,209,103.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,209,103.55/35,266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,841.42

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