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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,377.56, 53,066.88 and 9,081.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,377.56, 53,066.88 and 9,081.72 is: 13,622.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,377.56 : 53,066.88 = 9,081.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,377.56/53,066.88 = 9,081.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,377.56x = 53,066.88 × 9,081.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,377.56x = 481,938,545.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,938,545.43/35,377.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,622.72

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