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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,477.79, 53,212.56 and 9,180.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,477.79, 53,212.56 and 9,180.48 is: 13,769.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,477.79 : 53,212.56 = 9,180.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,477.79/53,212.56 = 9,180.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,477.79x = 53,212.56 × 9,180.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,477.79x = 488,516,842.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,516,842.83/35,477.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,769.65

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