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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,188.18, 52,517.99 and 30,423.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,188.18, 52,517.99 and 30,423.26 is: 45,406.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,188.18 : 52,517.99 = 30,423.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,188.18/52,517.99 = 30,423.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,188.18x = 52,517.99 × 30,423.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,188.18x = 1,597,768,464.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,768,464.45/35,188.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,406.40

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