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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,198.19, 52,792.41 and 8,901.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,198.19, 52,792.41 and 8,901.36 is: 13,350.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,198.19 : 52,792.41 = 8,901.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,198.19/52,792.41 = 8,901.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,198.19x = 52,792.41 × 8,901.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,198.19x = 469,924,246.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,924,246.68/35,198.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,350.81

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