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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,001.58, 52,502.40 and 8,706.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,001.58, 52,502.40 and 8,706.31 is: 13,059.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,001.58 : 52,502.40 = 8,706.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,001.58/52,502.40 = 8,706.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,001.58x = 52,502.40 × 8,706.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,001.58x = 457,102,170.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,102,170.14/35,001.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,059.47

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