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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,255.38, 52,928.15 and 30,289.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,255.38, 52,928.15 and 30,289.52 is: 45,473.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,255.38 : 52,928.15 = 30,289.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,255.38/52,928.15 = 30,289.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,255.38x = 52,928.15 × 30,289.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,255.38x = 1,603,168,238.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,168,238.86/35,255.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,473.01

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