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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,326.31, 52,989.42 and 9,031.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,326.31, 52,989.42 and 9,031.06 is: 13,546.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,326.31 : 52,989.42 = 9,031.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,326.31/52,989.42 = 9,031.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,326.31x = 52,989.42 × 9,031.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,326.31x = 478,550,366.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,550,366.44/35,326.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,546.57

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