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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,227.98, 52,841.97 and 8,932.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,227.98, 52,841.97 and 8,932.68 is: 13,399.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,227.98 : 52,841.97 = 8,932.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,227.98/52,841.97 = 8,932.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,227.98x = 52,841.97 × 8,932.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,227.98x = 472,020,408.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,020,408.58/35,227.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,399.02

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