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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,161.14, 52,741.62 and 8,866.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,161.14, 52,741.62 and 8,866.11 is: 13,299.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,161.14 : 52,741.62 = 8,866.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,161.14/52,741.62 = 8,866.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,161.14x = 52,741.62 × 8,866.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,161.14x = 467,613,004.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,613,004.50/35,161.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,299.14

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