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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,205.14, 52,918.43 and 30,582.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,205.14, 52,918.43 and 30,582.71 is: 45,970.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,205.14 : 52,918.43 = 30,582.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,205.14/52,918.43 = 30,582.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,205.14x = 52,918.43 × 30,582.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,205.14x = 1,618,388,845.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,388,845.43/35,205.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,970.25

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