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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,546.92, 53,309.76 and 29,291.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,546.92, 53,309.76 and 29,291.38 is: 43,928.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,546.92 : 53,309.76 = 29,291.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,546.92/53,309.76 = 29,291.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,546.92x = 53,309.76 × 29,291.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,546.92x = 1,561,516,437.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,516,437.87/35,546.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,928.32

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