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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,907.84, 53,788.32 and 29,268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,907.84, 53,788.32 and 29,268 is: 43,842.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,907.84 : 53,788.32 = 29,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,907.84/53,788.32 = 29,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,907.84x = 53,788.32 × 29,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,907.84x = 1,574,276,549.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,276,549.76/35,907.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,842.14

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