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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,268.62, 52,913.73 and 11,893.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,268.62, 52,913.73 and 11,893.10 is: 17,843.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,268.62 : 52,913.73 = 11,893.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,268.62/52,913.73 = 11,893.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,268.62x = 52,913.73 × 11,893.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,268.62x = 629,308,282.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,308,282.26/35,268.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,843.29

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