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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,166.88, 48,493.92 and 30,148.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,166.88, 48,493.92 and 30,148.48 is: 41,573.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,166.88 : 48,493.92 = 30,148.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,166.88/48,493.92 = 30,148.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,166.88x = 48,493.92 × 30,148.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,166.88x = 1,462,017,977.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,017,977.24/35,166.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,573.72

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