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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,588.97, 53,382.41 and 9,293.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,588.97, 53,382.41 and 9,293.72 is: 13,940.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,588.97 : 53,382.41 = 9,293.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,588.97/53,382.41 = 9,293.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,588.97x = 53,382.41 × 9,293.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,588.97x = 496,121,171.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,121,171.47/35,588.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,940.31

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