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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,266.56, 52,893.77 and 9,967.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,266.56, 52,893.77 and 9,967.83 is: 14,950.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,266.56 : 52,893.77 = 9,967.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,266.56/52,893.77 = 9,967.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,266.56x = 52,893.77 × 9,967.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,266.56x = 527,236,057.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,236,057.58/35,266.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,950.03

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