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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,229.84, 52,845.03 and 8,934.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,229.84, 52,845.03 and 8,934.54 is: 13,401.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,229.84 : 52,845.03 = 8,934.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,229.84/52,845.03 = 8,934.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,229.84x = 52,845.03 × 8,934.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,229.84x = 472,146,034.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,146,034.34/35,229.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,401.88

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