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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,085.96, 52,372.98 and 30,657.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,085.96, 52,372.98 and 30,657.24 is: 45,762.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,085.96 : 52,372.98 = 30,657.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,085.96/52,372.98 = 30,657.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,085.96x = 52,372.98 × 30,657.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,085.96x = 1,605,611,017.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,611,017.38/35,085.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,762.21

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