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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,189.18, 52,519.48 and 30,424.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,189.18, 52,519.48 and 30,424.26 is: 45,407.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,189.18 : 52,519.48 = 30,424.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,189.18/52,519.48 = 30,424.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,189.18x = 52,519.48 × 30,424.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,189.18x = 1,597,866,314.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,866,314.58/35,189.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,407.89

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