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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,651.54, 53,477.16 and 8,997.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,651.54, 53,477.16 and 8,997.59 is: 13,496.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,651.54 : 53,477.16 = 8,997.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,651.54/53,477.16 = 8,997.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,651.54x = 53,477.16 × 8,997.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,651.54x = 481,165,292.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,165,292.66/35,651.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,496.34

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