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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,276.89, 52,912.09 and 11,903.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,276.89, 52,912.09 and 11,903.53 is: 17,854.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,276.89 : 52,912.09 = 11,903.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,276.89/52,912.09 = 11,903.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,276.89x = 52,912.09 × 11,903.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,276.89x = 629,840,650.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,840,650.68/35,276.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,854.20

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