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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,245.44, 52,902.72 and 35,081.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,245.44, 52,902.72 and 35,081.28 is: 52,656.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,245.44 : 52,902.72 = 35,081.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,245.44/52,902.72 = 35,081.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,245.44x = 52,902.72 × 35,081.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,245.44x = 1,855,895,133.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,895,133.08/35,245.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,656.32

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