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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,183.57, 52,650.70 and 31,031.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,183.57, 52,650.70 and 31,031.69 is: 46,437.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,183.57 : 52,650.70 = 31,031.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,183.57/52,650.70 = 31,031.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,183.57x = 52,650.70 × 31,031.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,183.57x = 1,633,840,200.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,840,200.68/35,183.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,437.59

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