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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,329.80, 52,994.70 and 9,036.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,329.80, 52,994.70 and 9,036.60 is: 13,554.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,329.80 : 52,994.70 = 9,036.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,329.80/52,994.70 = 9,036.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,329.80x = 52,994.70 × 9,036.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,329.80x = 478,891,906.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,891,906.02/35,329.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,554.90

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