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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,143.74, 52,715.57 and 8,848.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,143.74, 52,715.57 and 8,848.49 is: 13,272.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,143.74 : 52,715.57 = 8,848.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,143.74/52,715.57 = 8,848.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,143.74x = 52,715.57 × 8,848.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,143.74x = 466,452,886.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,452,886.17/35,143.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,272.72

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