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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,416.72, 52,979.16 and 29,105.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,416.72, 52,979.16 and 29,105.68 is: 43,538.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,416.72 : 52,979.16 = 29,105.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,416.72/52,979.16 = 29,105.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,416.72x = 52,979.16 × 29,105.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,416.72x = 1,541,994,477.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,994,477.63/35,416.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,538.60

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