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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,031.56, 52,568.10 and 32,815.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,031.56, 52,568.10 and 32,815.04 is: 49,242.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,031.56 : 52,568.10 = 32,815.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,031.56/52,568.10 = 32,815.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,031.56x = 52,568.10 × 32,815.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,031.56x = 1,725,024,472.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,024,472.68/35,031.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,242.01

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