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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,251.89, 52,880.94 and 9,951.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,251.89, 52,880.94 and 9,951.63 is: 14,928.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,251.89 : 52,880.94 = 9,951.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,251.89/52,880.94 = 9,951.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,251.89x = 52,880.94 × 9,951.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,251.89x = 526,251,548.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,251,548.93/35,251.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,928.32

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