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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,282.44, 52,912.71 and 11,903.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,282.44, 52,912.71 and 11,903.41 is: 17,851.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,282.44 : 52,912.71 = 11,903.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,282.44/52,912.71 = 11,903.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,282.44x = 52,912.71 × 11,903.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,282.44x = 629,841,681.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,841,681.34/35,282.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,851.42

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