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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,280.44, 52,909.72 and 11,901.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,280.44, 52,909.72 and 11,901.41 is: 17,848.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,280.44 : 52,909.72 = 11,901.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,280.44/52,909.72 = 11,901.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,280.44x = 52,909.72 × 11,901.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,280.44x = 629,700,270.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,700,270.71/35,280.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,848.42

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