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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,280.08, 53,162.88 and 29,177.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,280.08, 53,162.88 and 29,177.32 is: 43,966.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,280.08 : 53,162.88 = 29,177.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,280.08/53,162.88 = 29,177.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,280.08x = 53,162.88 × 29,177.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,280.08x = 1,551,150,216.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,150,216.00/35,280.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,966.74

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