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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,841.67, 53,493.97 and 35,250.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,841.67, 53,493.97 and 35,250.42 is: 52,611.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,841.67 : 53,493.97 = 35,250.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,841.67/53,493.97 = 35,250.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,841.67x = 53,493.97 × 35,250.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,841.67x = 1,885,684,909.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885,684,909.97/35,841.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,611.52

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