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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,177.80, 52,766.70 and 8,883.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,177.80, 52,766.70 and 8,883.40 is: 13,325.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,177.80 : 52,766.70 = 8,883.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,177.80/52,766.70 = 8,883.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,177.80x = 52,766.70 × 8,883.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,177.80x = 468,747,702.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,747,702.78/35,177.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,325.10

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