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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,233.30, 48,593.73 and 30,975.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,233.30, 48,593.73 and 30,975.31 is: 42,721.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,233.30 : 48,593.73 = 30,975.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,233.30/48,593.73 = 30,975.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,233.30x = 48,593.73 × 30,975.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,233.30x = 1,505,205,850.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,205,850.81/35,233.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,721.11

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