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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,251.86, 52,773.90 and 30,877.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,251.86, 52,773.90 and 30,877.86 is: 46,225.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,251.86 : 52,773.90 = 30,877.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,251.86/52,773.90 = 30,877.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,251.86x = 52,773.90 × 30,877.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,251.86x = 1,629,545,095.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,545,095.85/35,251.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,225.79

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