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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,558.72, 51,568.45 and 30,835.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,558.72, 51,568.45 and 30,835.35 is: 46,012.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,558.72 : 51,568.45 = 30,835.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,558.72/51,568.45 = 30,835.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,558.72x = 51,568.45 × 30,835.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,558.72x = 1,590,131,127.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,131,127.62/34,558.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,012.45

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