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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,337.31, 53,005.92 and 9,042.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,337.31, 53,005.92 and 9,042.06 is: 13,563.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,337.31 : 53,005.92 = 9,042.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,337.31/53,005.92 = 9,042.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,337.31x = 53,005.92 × 9,042.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,337.31x = 479,282,709.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,282,709.00/35,337.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,563.08

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