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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,299.26, 52,954.92 and 11,920.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,299.26, 52,954.92 and 11,920.14 is: 17,882.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,299.26 : 52,954.92 = 11,920.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,299.26/52,954.92 = 11,920.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,299.26x = 52,954.92 × 11,920.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,299.26x = 631,230,060.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,230,060.09/35,299.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,882.25

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