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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,347.54, 53,021.73 and 9,051.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,347.54, 53,021.73 and 9,051.58 is: 13,577.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,347.54 : 53,021.73 = 9,051.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,347.54/53,021.73 = 9,051.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,347.54x = 53,021.73 × 9,051.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,347.54x = 479,930,430.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,930,430.83/35,347.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,577.48

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