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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,231.27, 52,846.79 and 8,935.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,231.27, 52,846.79 and 8,935.94 is: 13,403.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,231.27 : 52,846.79 = 8,935.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,231.27/52,846.79 = 8,935.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,231.27x = 52,846.79 × 8,935.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,231.27x = 472,235,832.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,235,832.07/35,231.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,403.89

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