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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,322.28, 53,003.10 and 30,151.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,322.28, 53,003.10 and 30,151.72 is: 45,244.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,322.28 : 53,003.10 = 30,151.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,322.28/53,003.10 = 30,151.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,322.28x = 53,003.10 × 30,151.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,322.28x = 1,598,134,630.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,134,630.33/35,322.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,244.38

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