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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,279.58, 53,162.12 and 29,176.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,279.58, 53,162.12 and 29,176.82 is: 43,965.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,279.58 : 53,162.12 = 29,176.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,279.58/53,162.12 = 29,176.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,279.58x = 53,162.12 × 29,176.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,279.58x = 1,551,101,606.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,101,606.06/35,279.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,965.99

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