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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,991.95, 53,908.94 and 29,680.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,991.95, 53,908.94 and 29,680.83 is: 44,456.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,991.95 : 53,908.94 = 29,680.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,991.95/53,908.94 = 29,680.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,991.95x = 53,908.94 × 29,680.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,991.95x = 1,600,062,157.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,062,157.82/35,991.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,456.12

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