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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,056.45, 52,316.38 and 31,316.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,056.45, 52,316.38 and 31,316.68 is: 46,735.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,056.45 : 52,316.38 = 31,316.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,056.45/52,316.38 = 31,316.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,056.45x = 52,316.38 × 31,316.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,056.45x = 1,638,375,331.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,375,331.22/35,056.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,735.35

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