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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,150.54, 52,725.87 and 8,855.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,150.54, 52,725.87 and 8,855.10 is: 13,282.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,150.54 : 52,725.87 = 8,855.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,150.54/52,725.87 = 8,855.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,150.54x = 52,725.87 × 8,855.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,150.54x = 466,892,851.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,892,851.44/35,150.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,282.67

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