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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,274.30, 52,910.37 and 11,898.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,274.30, 52,910.37 and 11,898.78 is: 17,847.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,274.30 : 52,910.37 = 11,898.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,274.30/52,910.37 = 11,898.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,274.30x = 52,910.37 × 11,898.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,274.30x = 629,568,852.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,568,852.35/35,274.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,847.81

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