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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,884.70, 65,717.70 and 35,136.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,884.70, 65,717.70 and 35,136.70 is: 52,617.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,884.70 : 65,717.70 = 35,136.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,884.70/65,717.70 = 35,136.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,884.70x = 65,717.70 × 35,136.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,884.70x = 2,309,103,109.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,309,103,109.59/43,884.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,617.50

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