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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,243.72, 52,872.06 and 28,727.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,243.72, 52,872.06 and 28,727.72 is: 43,096.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,243.72 : 52,872.06 = 28,727.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,243.72/52,872.06 = 28,727.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,243.72x = 52,872.06 × 28,727.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,243.72x = 1,518,893,735.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,893,735.50/35,243.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,096.86

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