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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,208, 52,713.72 and 29,042.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,208, 52,713.72 and 29,042.28 is: 43,482.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,208 : 52,713.72 = 29,042.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,208/52,713.72 = 29,042.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,208x = 52,713.72 × 29,042.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,208x = 1,530,926,616.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,926,616.08/35,208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,482.35

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