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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,165.72, 48,524.40 and 28,013.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,165.72, 48,524.40 and 28,013.85 is: 38,655.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,165.72 : 48,524.40 = 28,013.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,165.72/48,524.40 = 28,013.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,165.72x = 48,524.40 × 28,013.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,165.72x = 1,359,355,262.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,355,262.94/35,165.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,655.69

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