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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,280.88, 52,918.10 and 11,907.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,280.88, 52,918.10 and 11,907.52 is: 17,860.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,280.88 : 52,918.10 = 11,907.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,280.88/52,918.10 = 11,907.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,280.88x = 52,918.10 × 11,907.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,280.88x = 630,123,334.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,123,334.11/35,280.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,860.19

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