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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,197.56, 52,531.98 and 30,432.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,197.56, 52,531.98 and 30,432.69 is: 45,420.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,197.56 : 52,531.98 = 30,432.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,197.56/52,531.98 = 30,432.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,197.56x = 52,531.98 × 30,432.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,197.56x = 1,598,689,348.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,689,348.30/35,197.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,420.46

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