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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,393.28, 52,806.36 and 28,244.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,393.28, 52,806.36 and 28,244.22 is: 42,140.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,393.28 : 52,806.36 = 28,244.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,393.28/52,806.36 = 28,244.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,393.28x = 52,806.36 × 28,244.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,393.28x = 1,491,474,449.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,474,449.24/35,393.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,140.05

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