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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,349.08, 53,023.34 and 8,694.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,349.08, 53,023.34 and 8,694.94 is: 13,042.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,349.08 : 53,023.34 = 8,694.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,349.08/53,023.34 = 8,694.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,349.08x = 53,023.34 × 8,694.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,349.08x = 461,034,759.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,034,759.90/35,349.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,042.34

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