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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,275.80, 52,912.62 and 11,900.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,275.80, 52,912.62 and 11,900.28 is: 17,850.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,275.80 : 52,912.62 = 11,900.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,275.80/52,912.62 = 11,900.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,275.80x = 52,912.62 × 11,900.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,275.80x = 629,674,993.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,674,993.53/35,275.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,850.06

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