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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,273.80, 52,909.62 and 11,898.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,273.80, 52,909.62 and 11,898.28 is: 17,847.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,273.80 : 52,909.62 = 11,898.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,273.80/52,909.62 = 11,898.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,273.80x = 52,909.62 × 11,898.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,273.80x = 629,533,473.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,533,473.45/35,273.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,847.06

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