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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,321.95, 52,982.95 and 9,026.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,321.95, 52,982.95 and 9,026.72 is: 13,540.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,321.95 : 52,982.95 = 9,026.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,321.95/52,982.95 = 9,026.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,321.95x = 52,982.95 × 9,026.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,321.95x = 478,262,254.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,262,254.42/35,321.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,540.09

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