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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,277.30, 52,914.87 and 11,901.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,277.30, 52,914.87 and 11,901.78 is: 17,852.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,277.30 : 52,914.87 = 11,901.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,277.30/52,914.87 = 11,901.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,277.30x = 52,914.87 × 11,901.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,277.30x = 629,781,141.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,781,141.47/35,277.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,852.31

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