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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,167.59, 52,751.43 and 8,874.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,167.59, 52,751.43 and 8,874.36 is: 13,311.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,167.59 : 52,751.43 = 8,874.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,167.59/52,751.43 = 8,874.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,167.59x = 52,751.43 × 8,874.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,167.59x = 468,135,180.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,135,180.33/35,167.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,311.55

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