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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,236.03, 52,853.91 and 8,940.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,236.03, 52,853.91 and 8,940.70 is: 13,411.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,236.03 : 52,853.91 = 8,940.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,236.03/52,853.91 = 8,940.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,236.03x = 52,853.91 × 8,940.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,236.03x = 472,550,953.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,550,953.14/35,236.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,411.02

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