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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,279.69, 52,919.19 and 8,984.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,279.69, 52,919.19 and 8,984.39 is: 13,476.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,279.69 : 52,919.19 = 8,984.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,279.69/52,919.19 = 8,984.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,279.69x = 52,919.19 × 8,984.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,279.69x = 475,446,376.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,446,376.85/35,279.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,476.49

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