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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,295.95, 53,197.62 and 30,424.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,295.95, 53,197.62 and 30,424.38 is: 45,855.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,295.95 : 53,197.62 = 30,424.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,295.95/53,197.62 = 30,424.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,295.95x = 53,197.62 × 30,424.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,295.95x = 1,618,504,605.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,504,605.98/35,295.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,855.25

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