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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,463.52, 53,196.21 and 9,168.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,463.52, 53,196.21 and 9,168.19 is: 13,752.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,463.52 : 53,196.21 = 9,168.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,463.52/53,196.21 = 9,168.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,463.52x = 53,196.21 × 9,168.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,463.52x = 487,712,827.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,712,827.57/35,463.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,752.52

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