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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,284.68, 52,926.48 and 11,927.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,284.68, 52,926.48 and 11,927.52 is: 17,891.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,284.68 : 52,926.48 = 11,927.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,284.68/52,926.48 = 11,927.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,284.68x = 52,926.48 × 11,927.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,284.68x = 631,281,648.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,281,648.73/35,284.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,891.10

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