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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,101.21, 52,888.56 and 28,997.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,101.21, 52,888.56 and 28,997.89 is: 43,692.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,101.21 : 52,888.56 = 28,997.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,101.21/52,888.56 = 28,997.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,101.21x = 52,888.56 × 28,997.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,101.21x = 1,533,656,645.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,656,645.14/35,101.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,692.42

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