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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,533.55, 46,035.80 and 30,344.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,533.55, 46,035.80 and 30,344.01 is: 45,750.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,533.55 : 46,035.80 = 30,344.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,533.55/46,035.80 = 30,344.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,533.55x = 46,035.80 × 30,344.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,533.55x = 1,396,910,623.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396,910,623.84/30,533.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,750.02

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