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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,239.60, 52,801.80 and 29,364.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,239.60, 52,801.80 and 29,364.40 is: 43,998.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,239.60 : 52,801.80 = 29,364.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,239.60/52,801.80 = 29,364.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,239.60x = 52,801.80 × 29,364.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,239.60x = 1,550,493,175.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,493,175.92/35,239.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,998.60

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