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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,238.80, 52,901.40 and 34,979.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,238.80, 52,901.40 and 34,979.60 is: 52,512.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,238.80 : 52,901.40 = 34,979.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,238.80/52,901.40 = 34,979.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,238.80x = 52,901.40 × 34,979.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,238.80x = 1,850,469,811.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,469,811.44/35,238.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,512.28

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