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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,429.17, 53,146.82 and 9,133.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,429.17, 53,146.82 and 9,133.69 is: 13,701.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,429.17 : 53,146.82 = 9,133.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,429.17/53,146.82 = 9,133.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,429.17x = 53,146.82 × 9,133.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,429.17x = 485,426,532.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,426,532.70/35,429.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,701.32

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