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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,252.86, 52,775.40 and 30,878.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,252.86, 52,775.40 and 30,878.86 is: 46,227.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,252.86 : 52,775.40 = 30,878.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,252.86/52,775.40 = 30,878.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,252.86x = 52,775.40 × 30,878.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,252.86x = 1,629,644,188.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,644,188.04/35,252.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,227.29

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