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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,282.91, 52,929.50 and 11,916.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,282.91, 52,929.50 and 11,916.03 is: 17,875.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,282.91 : 52,929.50 = 11,916.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,282.91/52,929.50 = 11,916.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,282.91x = 52,929.50 × 11,916.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,282.91x = 630,709,509.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,709,509.89/35,282.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,875.78

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