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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,293.51, 52,940.67 and 8,998.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,293.51, 52,940.67 and 8,998.48 is: 13,497.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,293.51 : 52,940.67 = 8,998.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,293.51/52,940.67 = 8,998.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,293.51x = 52,940.67 × 8,998.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,293.51x = 476,385,560.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,385,560.18/35,293.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,497.82

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