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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,144.29, 52,716.50 and 8,848.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,144.29, 52,716.50 and 8,848.85 is: 13,273.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,144.29 : 52,716.50 = 8,848.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,144.29/52,716.50 = 8,848.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,144.29x = 52,716.50 × 8,848.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,144.29x = 466,480,356.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,480,356.78/35,144.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,273.29

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