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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,762.91, 53,644.11 and 8,744.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,762.91, 53,644.11 and 8,744.91 is: 13,117.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,762.91 : 53,644.11 = 8,744.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,762.91/53,644.11 = 8,744.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,762.91x = 53,644.11 × 8,744.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,762.91x = 469,112,913.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,112,913.98/35,762.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,117.30

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