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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,274.42, 52,919.46 and 11,900.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,274.42, 52,919.46 and 11,900.34 is: 17,853.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,274.42 : 52,919.46 = 11,900.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,274.42/52,919.46 = 11,900.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,274.42x = 52,919.46 × 11,900.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,274.42x = 629,759,566.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,759,566.62/35,274.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,853.15

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