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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,729.35, 52,073.91 and 30,577.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,729.35, 52,073.91 and 30,577.70 is: 45,848.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,729.35 : 52,073.91 = 30,577.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,729.35/52,073.91 = 30,577.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,729.35x = 52,073.91 × 30,577.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,729.35x = 1,592,300,137.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,300,137.44/34,729.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,848.83

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