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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,533.72, 53,289.89 and 29,278.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,533.72, 53,289.89 and 29,278.22 is: 43,908.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,533.72 : 53,289.89 = 29,278.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,533.72/53,289.89 = 29,278.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,533.72x = 53,289.89 × 29,278.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,533.72x = 1,560,232,976.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,232,976.80/35,533.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,908.52

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