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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,227.96, 52,842.26 and 28,190.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,227.96, 52,842.26 and 28,190.48 is: 42,285.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,227.96 : 52,842.26 = 28,190.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,227.96/52,842.26 = 28,190.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,227.96x = 52,842.26 × 28,190.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,227.96x = 1,489,648,673.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,648,673.68/35,227.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,285.98

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