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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,277.66, 52,921.62 and 11,910.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,277.66, 52,921.62 and 11,910.78 is: 17,867.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,277.66 : 52,921.62 = 11,910.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,277.66/52,921.62 = 11,910.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,277.66x = 52,921.62 × 11,910.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,277.66x = 630,337,773.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,337,773.06/35,277.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,867.90

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