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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,926.82, 54,011.88 and 28,955.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,926.82, 54,011.88 and 28,955.76 is: 43,531.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,926.82 : 54,011.88 = 28,955.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,926.82/54,011.88 = 28,955.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,926.82x = 54,011.88 × 28,955.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,926.82x = 1,563,955,034.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,955,034.43/35,926.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,531.69

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