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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,203.82, 52,679.90 and 30,578.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,203.82, 52,679.90 and 30,578.34 is: 45,758.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,203.82 : 52,679.90 = 30,578.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,203.82/52,679.90 = 30,578.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,203.82x = 52,679.90 × 30,578.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,203.82x = 1,610,863,893.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,863,893.37/35,203.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,758.21

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