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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,021.30, 48,268.53 and 30,044.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,021.30, 48,268.53 and 30,044.66 is: 41,409.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,021.30 : 48,268.53 = 30,044.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,021.30/48,268.53 = 30,044.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,021.30x = 48,268.53 × 30,044.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,021.30x = 1,450,211,572.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,211,572.55/35,021.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,409.42

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