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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,363.17, 53,040.79 and 9,068.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,363.17, 53,040.79 and 9,068.53 is: 13,601.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,363.17 : 53,040.79 = 9,068.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,363.17/53,040.79 = 9,068.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,363.17x = 53,040.79 × 9,068.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,363.17x = 481,001,995.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,001,995.34/35,363.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,601.78

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