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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,529.09, 53,282.95 and 29,273.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,529.09, 53,282.95 and 29,273.60 is: 43,901.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,529.09 : 53,282.95 = 29,273.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,529.09/53,282.95 = 29,273.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,529.09x = 53,282.95 × 29,273.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,529.09x = 1,559,783,425.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,783,425.52/35,529.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,901.59

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