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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,359.70, 51,539.55 and 30,601.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,359.70, 51,539.55 and 30,601.30 is: 45,901.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,359.70 : 51,539.55 = 30,601.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,359.70/51,539.55 = 30,601.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,359.70x = 51,539.55 × 30,601.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,359.70x = 1,577,177,231.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,177,231.42/34,359.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,901.95

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