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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,179.07, 52,763.72 and 8,882.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,179.07, 52,763.72 and 8,882.24 is: 13,322.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,179.07 : 52,763.72 = 8,882.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,179.07/52,763.72 = 8,882.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,179.07x = 52,763.72 × 8,882.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,179.07x = 468,659,716.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,659,716.10/35,179.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,322.12

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