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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,330.72, 52,995.54 and 9,035.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,330.72, 52,995.54 and 9,035.24 is: 13,552.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,330.72 : 52,995.54 = 9,035.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,330.72/52,995.54 = 9,035.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,330.72x = 52,995.54 × 9,035.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,330.72x = 478,827,422.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,827,422.83/35,330.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,552.72

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