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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,086.68, 52,178.76 and 33,979.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,086.68, 52,178.76 and 33,979.23 is: 50,531.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,086.68 : 52,178.76 = 33,979.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,086.68/52,178.76 = 33,979.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,086.68x = 52,178.76 × 33,979.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,086.68x = 1,772,994,087.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,994,087.15/35,086.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,531.83

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