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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,204.82, 52,681.41 and 30,579.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,204.82, 52,681.41 and 30,579.33 is: 45,759.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,204.82 : 52,681.41 = 30,579.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,204.82/52,681.41 = 30,579.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,204.82x = 52,681.41 × 30,579.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,204.82x = 1,610,962,221.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,962,221.26/35,204.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,759.71

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