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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,972.20, 53,958.30 and 30,140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,972.20, 53,958.30 and 30,140.20 is: 45,210.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,972.20 : 53,958.30 = 30,140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,972.20/53,958.30 = 30,140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,972.20x = 53,958.30 × 30,140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,972.20x = 1,626,313,953.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626,313,953.66/35,972.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,210.30

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