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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,462.62, 49,008.98 and 29,079.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,462.62, 49,008.98 and 29,079.32 is: 40,187.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,462.62 : 49,008.98 = 29,079.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,462.62/49,008.98 = 29,079.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,462.62x = 49,008.98 × 29,079.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,462.62x = 1,425,147,639.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,147,639.95/35,462.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,187.32

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