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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87,652.38, 131,383.79 and 35,004

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87,652.38, 131,383.79 and 35,004 is: 52,468.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,652.38 : 131,383.79 = 35,004 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,652.38/131,383.79 = 35,004/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,652.38x = 131,383.79 × 35,004
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,652.38x = 4,598,958,010.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,598,958,010.14/87,652.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,468.15

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