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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,118.61, 52,673.86 and 8,821.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,118.61, 52,673.86 and 8,821.35 is: 13,231.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,118.61 : 52,673.86 = 8,821.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,118.61/52,673.86 = 8,821.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,118.61x = 52,673.86 × 8,821.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,118.61x = 464,654,554.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,654,554.91/35,118.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,231.01

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