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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,056.65, 48,429.36 and 30,332.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,056.65, 48,429.36 and 30,332.73 is: 41,903.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,056.65 : 48,429.36 = 30,332.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,056.65/48,429.36 = 30,332.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,056.65x = 48,429.36 × 30,332.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,056.65x = 1,468,994,700.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,994,700.95/35,056.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,903.45

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