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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,284.14, 52,922.97 and 11,910.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,284.14, 52,922.97 and 11,910.78 is: 17,865.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,284.14 : 52,922.97 = 11,910.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,284.14/52,922.97 = 11,910.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,284.14x = 52,922.97 × 11,910.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,284.14x = 630,353,852.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,353,852.62/35,284.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,865.08

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