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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,512.40, 50,268.60 and 29,235.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,512.40, 50,268.60 and 29,235.60 is: 43,853.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,512.40 : 50,268.60 = 29,235.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,512.40/50,268.60 = 29,235.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,512.40x = 50,268.60 × 29,235.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,512.40x = 1,469,632,682.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,632,682.16/33,512.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,853.40

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