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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,041.68, 52,562.25 and 8,746.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,041.68, 52,562.25 and 8,746.25 is: 13,119.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,041.68 : 52,562.25 = 8,746.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,041.68/52,562.25 = 8,746.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,041.68x = 52,562.25 × 8,746.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,041.68x = 459,722,316.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,722,316.25/35,041.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,119.30

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