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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,276.23, 52,915.97 and 8,981.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,276.23, 52,915.97 and 8,981.20 is: 13,472.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,276.23 : 52,915.97 = 8,981.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,276.23/52,915.97 = 8,981.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,276.23x = 52,915.97 × 8,981.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,276.23x = 475,248,909.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,248,909.76/35,276.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,472.21

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