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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,437.73, 52,878.97 and 31,714.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,437.73, 52,878.97 and 31,714.37 is: 47,323.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,437.73 : 52,878.97 = 31,714.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,437.73/52,878.97 = 31,714.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,437.73x = 52,878.97 × 31,714.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,437.73x = 1,677,023,219.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,023,219.80/35,437.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,323.10

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