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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,241.21, 52,861.59 and 28,265.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,241.21, 52,861.59 and 28,265.06 is: 42,397.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,241.21 : 52,861.59 = 28,265.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,241.21/52,861.59 = 28,265.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,241.21x = 52,861.59 × 28,265.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,241.21x = 1,494,135,748.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494,135,748.74/35,241.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,397.40

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