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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,145.80, 52,718.70 and 8,851.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,145.80, 52,718.70 and 8,851.40 is: 13,277.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,145.80 : 52,718.70 = 8,851.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,145.80/52,718.70 = 8,851.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,145.80x = 52,718.70 × 8,851.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,145.80x = 466,634,301.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,634,301.18/35,145.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,277.10

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