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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,278.44, 52,906.72 and 11,899.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,278.44, 52,906.72 and 11,899.41 is: 17,845.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,278.44 : 52,906.72 = 11,899.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,278.44/52,906.72 = 11,899.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,278.44x = 52,906.72 × 11,899.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,278.44x = 629,558,547.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,558,547.20/35,278.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,845.42

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