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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,554.59, 53,331.89 and 9,261.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,554.59, 53,331.89 and 9,261.99 is: 13,892.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,554.59 : 53,331.89 = 9,261.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,554.59/53,331.89 = 9,261.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,554.59x = 53,331.89 × 9,261.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,554.59x = 493,959,385.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,959,385.55/35,554.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,892.99

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