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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,565.58, 53,348.41 and 9,270.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,565.58, 53,348.41 and 9,270.30 is: 13,905.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,565.58 : 53,348.41 = 9,270.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,565.58/53,348.41 = 9,270.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,565.58x = 53,348.41 × 9,270.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,565.58x = 494,555,765.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,555,765.22/35,565.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,905.46

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