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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,465.97, 53,042.10 and 31,544.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,465.97, 53,042.10 and 31,544.74 is: 47,177.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,465.97 : 53,042.10 = 31,544.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,465.97/53,042.10 = 31,544.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,465.97x = 53,042.10 × 31,544.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,465.97x = 1,673,199,253.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,673,199,253.55/35,465.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,177.60

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