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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,205.30, 52,682.18 and 30,579.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,205.30, 52,682.18 and 30,579.80 is: 45,760.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,205.30 : 52,682.18 = 30,579.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,205.30/52,682.18 = 30,579.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,205.30x = 52,682.18 × 30,579.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,205.30x = 1,611,010,527.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,010,527.96/35,205.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,760.45

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