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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,269.80, 52,778.39 and 30,542.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,269.80, 52,778.39 and 30,542.33 is: 45,704.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,269.80 : 52,778.39 = 30,542.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,269.80/52,778.39 = 30,542.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,269.80x = 52,778.39 × 30,542.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,269.80x = 1,611,974,983.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,974,983.48/35,269.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,704.12

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