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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,650.54, 53,475.66 and 8,996.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,650.54, 53,475.66 and 8,996.59 is: 13,494.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,650.54 : 53,475.66 = 8,996.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,650.54/53,475.66 = 8,996.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,650.54x = 53,475.66 × 8,996.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,650.54x = 481,098,275.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,098,275.64/35,650.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,494.84

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