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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,372.79, 48,884.46 and 28,989.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,372.79, 48,884.46 and 28,989.32 is: 40,062.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,372.79 : 48,884.46 = 28,989.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,372.79/48,884.46 = 28,989.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,372.79x = 48,884.46 × 28,989.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,372.79x = 1,417,127,253.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,127,253.97/35,372.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,062.64

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