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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,558.59, 53,337.90 and 9,265.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,558.59, 53,337.90 and 9,265.99 is: 13,898.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,558.59 : 53,337.90 = 9,265.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,558.59/53,337.90 = 9,265.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,558.59x = 53,337.90 × 9,265.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,558.59x = 494,228,448.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,228,448.02/35,558.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,898.99

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