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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,291.59, 52,683.52 and 30,239.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,291.59, 52,683.52 and 30,239.56 is: 45,141.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,291.59 : 52,683.52 = 30,239.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,291.59/52,683.52 = 30,239.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,291.59x = 52,683.52 × 30,239.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,291.59x = 1,593,126,659.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,126,659.84/35,291.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,141.82

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