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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,878.55, 62,705.78 and 35,235.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,878.55, 62,705.78 and 35,235.54 is: 52,759.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,878.55 : 62,705.78 = 35,235.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,878.55/62,705.78 = 35,235.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,878.55x = 62,705.78 × 35,235.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,878.55x = 2,209,471,975.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,209,471,975.38/41,878.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,759.03

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