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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,624.20, 53,146.61 and 30,397

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,624.20, 53,146.61 and 30,397 is: 45,348.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,624.20 : 53,146.61 = 30,397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,624.20/53,146.61 = 30,397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,624.20x = 53,146.61 × 30,397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,624.20x = 1,615,497,504.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,497,504.17/35,624.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,348.32

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