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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,231.67, 52,785.99 and 29,346.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,231.67, 52,785.99 and 29,346.39 is: 43,968.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,231.67 : 52,785.99 = 29,346.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,231.67/52,785.99 = 29,346.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,231.67x = 52,785.99 × 29,346.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,231.67x = 1,549,078,249.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,078,249.08/35,231.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,968.35

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