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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,204.31, 52,542.05 and 30,439.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,204.31, 52,542.05 and 30,439.44 is: 45,430.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,204.31 : 52,542.05 = 30,439.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,204.31/52,542.05 = 30,439.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,204.31x = 52,542.05 × 30,439.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,204.31x = 1,599,350,426.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,350,426.25/35,204.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,430.53

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