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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,031.20, 52,546.80 and 34,455.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,031.20, 52,546.80 and 34,455.20 is: 51,682.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,031.20 : 52,546.80 = 34,455.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,031.20/52,546.80 = 34,455.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,031.20x = 52,546.80 × 34,455.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,031.20x = 1,810,510,503.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,810,510,503.36/35,031.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,682.80

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