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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,229.79, 52,845.09 and 8,933.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,229.79, 52,845.09 and 8,933.86 is: 13,400.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,229.79 : 52,845.09 = 8,933.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,229.79/52,845.09 = 8,933.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,229.79x = 52,845.09 × 8,933.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,229.79x = 472,110,635.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,110,635.75/35,229.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,400.89

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