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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,542.88, 60,521.12 and 35,031.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,542.88, 60,521.12 and 35,031.84 is: 52,294.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,542.88 : 60,521.12 = 35,031.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,542.88/60,521.12 = 35,031.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,542.88x = 60,521.12 × 35,031.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,542.88x = 2,120,166,192.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,120,166,192.46/40,542.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,294.42

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