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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,250.39, 52,878.69 and 9,950.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,250.39, 52,878.69 and 9,950.13 is: 14,926.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,250.39 : 52,878.69 = 9,950.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,250.39/52,878.69 = 9,950.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,250.39x = 52,878.69 × 9,950.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,250.39x = 526,149,839.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,149,839.73/35,250.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,926.07

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