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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,511.40, 53,267.10 and 35,252.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,511.40, 53,267.10 and 35,252.20 is: 52,878.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,511.40 : 53,267.10 = 35,252.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,511.40/53,267.10 = 35,252.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,511.40x = 53,267.10 × 35,252.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,511.40x = 1,877,782,462.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,877,782,462.62/35,511.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,878.30

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