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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,652.54, 53,478.66 and 8,998.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,652.54, 53,478.66 and 8,998.58 is: 13,497.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,652.54 : 53,478.66 = 8,998.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,652.54/53,478.66 = 8,998.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,652.54x = 53,478.66 × 8,998.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,652.54x = 481,232,000.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,232,000.30/35,652.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,497.83

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