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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,554.14, 53,331.21 and 9,259.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,554.14, 53,331.21 and 9,259.11 is: 13,888.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,554.14 : 53,331.21 = 9,259.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,554.14/53,331.21 = 9,259.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,554.14x = 53,331.21 × 9,259.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,554.14x = 493,799,539.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,799,539.82/35,554.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,888.67

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