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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,637.98, 53,452.86 and 9,344.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,637.98, 53,452.86 and 9,344.81 is: 14,016.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,637.98 : 53,452.86 = 9,344.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,637.98/53,452.86 = 9,344.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,637.98x = 53,452.86 × 9,344.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,637.98x = 499,506,820.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,506,820.66/35,637.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,016.14

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