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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,275.58, 53,156.08 and 29,172.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,275.58, 53,156.08 and 29,172.82 is: 43,959.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,275.58 : 53,156.08 = 29,172.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,275.58/53,156.08 = 29,172.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,275.58x = 53,156.08 × 29,172.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,275.58x = 1,550,712,753.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,712,753.75/35,275.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,959.95

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