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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,026.16, 52,230.78 and 34,710.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,026.16, 52,230.78 and 34,710.28 is: 51,759.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,026.16 : 52,230.78 = 34,710.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,026.16/52,230.78 = 34,710.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,026.16x = 52,230.78 × 34,710.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,026.16x = 1,812,944,998.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,944,998.42/35,026.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,759.74

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