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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,266.24, 52,899.11 and 8,970.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,266.24, 52,899.11 and 8,970.75 is: 13,456.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,266.24 : 52,899.11 = 8,970.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,266.24/52,899.11 = 8,970.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,266.24x = 52,899.11 × 8,970.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,266.24x = 474,544,691.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,544,691.03/35,266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,456.06

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