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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,611.80, 53,417.70 and 29,974.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,611.80, 53,417.70 and 29,974.20 is: 44,961.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,611.80 : 53,417.70 = 29,974.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,611.80/53,417.70 = 29,974.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,611.80x = 53,417.70 × 29,974.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,611.80x = 1,601,152,823.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,152,823.34/35,611.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,961.30

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