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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,467.65, 53,202.41 and 9,172.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,467.65, 53,202.41 and 9,172.32 is: 13,758.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,467.65 : 53,202.41 = 9,172.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,467.65/53,202.41 = 9,172.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,467.65x = 53,202.41 × 9,172.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,467.65x = 487,989,483.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,989,483.43/35,467.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,758.72

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