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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,306.25, 52,959.42 and 11,934.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,306.25, 52,959.42 and 11,934.51 is: 17,901.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,306.25 : 52,959.42 = 11,934.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,306.25/52,959.42 = 11,934.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,306.25x = 52,959.42 × 11,934.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,306.25x = 632,044,727.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,044,727.58/35,306.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,901.78

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