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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,635.81, 53,507.67 and 28,299.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,635.81, 53,507.67 and 28,299.74 is: 42,492.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,635.81 : 53,507.67 = 28,299.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,635.81/53,507.67 = 28,299.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,635.81x = 53,507.67 × 28,299.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,635.81x = 1,514,253,149.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,253,149.01/35,635.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,492.46

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