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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,287.18, 52,930.23 and 11,930.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,287.18, 52,930.23 and 11,930.02 is: 17,894.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,287.18 : 52,930.23 = 11,930.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,287.18/52,930.23 = 11,930.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,287.18x = 52,930.23 × 11,930.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,287.18x = 631,458,702.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,458,702.50/35,287.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,894.85

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