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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108,879, 163,318.50 and 35,007

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108,879, 163,318.50 and 35,007 is: 52,510.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,879 : 163,318.50 = 35,007 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,879/163,318.50 = 35,007/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,879x = 163,318.50 × 35,007
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,879x = 5,717,290,729.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,717,290,729.50/108,879
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,510.50

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