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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,321.57, 52,982.22 and 9,026.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,321.57, 52,982.22 and 9,026.27 is: 13,539.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,321.57 : 52,982.22 = 9,026.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,321.57/52,982.22 = 9,026.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,321.57x = 52,982.22 × 9,026.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,321.57x = 478,231,822.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,231,822.92/35,321.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,539.37

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