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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,274.39, 52,908.35 and 11,901.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,274.39, 52,908.35 and 11,901.03 is: 17,850.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,274.39 : 52,908.35 = 11,901.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,274.39/52,908.35 = 11,901.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,274.39x = 52,908.35 × 11,901.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,274.39x = 629,663,801.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,663,801.10/35,274.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,850.45

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