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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,221.42, 52,832.34 and 8,926.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,221.42, 52,832.34 and 8,926.24 is: 13,389.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,221.42 : 52,832.34 = 8,926.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,221.42/52,832.34 = 8,926.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,221.42x = 52,832.34 × 8,926.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,221.42x = 471,594,146.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,594,146.60/35,221.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,389.41

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