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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,882.60, 52,247.10 and 30,274.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,882.60, 52,247.10 and 30,274.60 is: 45,345.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,882.60 : 52,247.10 = 30,274.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,882.60/52,247.10 = 30,274.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,882.60x = 52,247.10 × 30,274.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,882.60x = 1,581,760,053.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,760,053.66/34,882.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,345.25

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