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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,170.59, 52,755.93 and 8,877.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,170.59, 52,755.93 and 8,877.36 is: 13,316.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,170.59 : 52,755.93 = 8,877.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,170.59/52,755.93 = 8,877.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,170.59x = 52,755.93 × 8,877.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,170.59x = 468,333,382.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,333,382.74/35,170.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,316.05

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