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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,901.12, 53,860.48 and 35,305.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,901.12, 53,860.48 and 35,305.68 is: 52,967.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,901.12 : 53,860.48 = 35,305.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,901.12/53,860.48 = 35,305.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,901.12x = 53,860.48 × 35,305.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,901.12x = 1,901,580,871.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,901,580,871.53/35,901.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,967.17

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