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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,151.58, 71,955.51 and 30,935.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,151.58, 71,955.51 and 30,935.58 is: 42,682.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,151.58 : 71,955.51 = 30,935.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,151.58/71,955.51 = 30,935.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,151.58x = 71,955.51 × 30,935.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,151.58x = 2,225,985,436.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225,985,436.05/52,151.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,682.99

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