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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,747.64, 53,380.68 and 29,186.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,747.64, 53,380.68 and 29,186.64 is: 43,583.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,747.64 : 53,380.68 = 29,186.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,747.64/53,380.68 = 29,186.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,747.64x = 53,380.68 × 29,186.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,747.64x = 1,558,002,690.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,002,690.12/35,747.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,583.37

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