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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,190.59, 52,787.70 and 8,895.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,190.59, 52,787.70 and 8,895.56 is: 13,343.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,190.59 : 52,787.70 = 8,895.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,190.59/52,787.70 = 8,895.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,190.59x = 52,787.70 × 8,895.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,190.59x = 469,576,152.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,576,152.61/35,190.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,343.80

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