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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,251.87, 52,773.91 and 30,877.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,251.87, 52,773.91 and 30,877.87 is: 46,225.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,251.87 : 52,773.91 = 30,877.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,251.87/52,773.91 = 30,877.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,251.87x = 52,773.91 × 30,877.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,251.87x = 1,629,545,932.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,545,932.37/35,251.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,225.80

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