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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,522.87, 52,993.13 and 34,557.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,522.87, 52,993.13 and 34,557.55 is: 51,553.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,522.87 : 52,993.13 = 34,557.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,522.87/52,993.13 = 34,557.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,522.87x = 52,993.13 × 34,557.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,522.87x = 1,831,312,434.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,312,434.36/35,522.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,553.06

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