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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,244.77, 52,866.99 and 8,949.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,244.77, 52,866.99 and 8,949.47 is: 13,424.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,244.77 : 52,866.99 = 8,949.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,244.77/52,866.99 = 8,949.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,244.77x = 52,866.99 × 8,949.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,244.77x = 473,131,276.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,131,276.66/35,244.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,424.16

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