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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,307.40, 53,153.47 and 30,486.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,307.40, 53,153.47 and 30,486.28 is: 45,895.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,307.40 : 53,153.47 = 30,486.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,307.40/53,153.47 = 30,486.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,307.40x = 53,153.47 × 30,486.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,307.40x = 1,620,451,569.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,451,569.39/35,307.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,895.52

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