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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,008, 52,512 and 34,126.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,008, 52,512 and 34,126.72 is: 51,190.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,008 : 52,512 = 34,126.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,008/52,512 = 34,126.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,008x = 52,512 × 34,126.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,008x = 1,792,062,320.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,062,320.64/35,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,190.08

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