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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,972.80, 62,894.40 and 35,363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,972.80, 62,894.40 and 35,363.20 is: 52,990.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,972.80 : 62,894.40 = 35,363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,972.80/62,894.40 = 35,363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,972.80x = 62,894.40 × 35,363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,972.80x = 2,224,147,246.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,224,147,246.08/41,972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,990.20

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