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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,254.38, 52,777.62 and 30,880.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,254.38, 52,777.62 and 30,880.38 is: 46,229.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,254.38 : 52,777.62 = 30,880.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,254.38/52,777.62 = 30,880.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,254.38x = 52,777.62 × 30,880.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,254.38x = 1,629,792,961.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,792,961.10/35,254.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,229.52

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