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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,325.81, 52,988.67 and 9,030.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,325.81, 52,988.67 and 9,030.56 is: 13,545.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,325.81 : 52,988.67 = 9,030.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,325.81/52,988.67 = 9,030.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,325.81x = 52,988.67 × 9,030.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,325.81x = 478,517,098.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,517,098.81/35,325.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,545.82

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