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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,716.47, 53,259.95 and 35,396.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,716.47, 53,259.95 and 35,396.31 is: 52,782.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,716.47 : 53,259.95 = 35,396.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,716.47/53,259.95 = 35,396.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,716.47x = 53,259.95 × 35,396.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,716.47x = 1,885,205,523.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885,205,523.80/35,716.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,782.53

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