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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,130.08, 85,602.96 and 35,196

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,130.08, 85,602.96 and 35,196 is: 52,737.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,130.08 : 85,602.96 = 35,196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,130.08/85,602.96 = 35,196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,130.08x = 85,602.96 × 35,196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,130.08x = 3,012,881,780.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,012,881,780.16/57,130.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,737.22

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