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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,196.94, 52,531.05 and 30,432.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,196.94, 52,531.05 and 30,432.07 is: 45,419.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,196.94 : 52,531.05 = 30,432.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,196.94/52,531.05 = 30,432.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,196.94x = 52,531.05 × 30,432.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,196.94x = 1,598,628,175.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,628,175.96/35,196.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,419.53

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