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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,292.59, 52,685.02 and 30,240.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,292.59, 52,685.02 and 30,240.56 is: 45,143.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,292.59 : 52,685.02 = 30,240.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,292.59/52,685.02 = 30,240.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,292.59x = 52,685.02 × 30,240.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,292.59x = 1,593,224,508.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,224,508.41/35,292.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,143.32

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