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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,332.72, 52,998.54 and 9,037.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,332.72, 52,998.54 and 9,037.24 is: 13,555.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,332.72 : 52,998.54 = 9,037.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,332.72/52,998.54 = 9,037.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,332.72x = 52,998.54 × 9,037.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,332.72x = 478,960,525.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,960,525.63/35,332.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,555.72

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