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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,336.91, 53,005.10 and 9,041.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,336.91, 53,005.10 and 9,041.61 is: 13,562.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,336.91 : 53,005.10 = 9,041.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,336.91/53,005.10 = 9,041.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,336.91x = 53,005.10 × 9,041.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,336.91x = 479,251,397.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,251,397.00/35,336.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,562.35

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