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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,292, 52,936.48 and 8,995.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,292, 52,936.48 and 8,995.96 is: 13,493.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,292 : 52,936.48 = 8,995.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,292/52,936.48 = 8,995.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,292x = 52,936.48 × 8,995.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,292x = 476,214,335.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,214,335.52/35,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,493.55

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