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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,009.92, 52,309.88 and 33,784.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,009.92, 52,309.88 and 33,784.96 is: 50,479.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,009.92 : 52,309.88 = 33,784.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,009.92/52,309.88 = 33,784.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,009.92x = 52,309.88 × 33,784.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,009.92x = 1,767,287,203.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,287,203.40/35,009.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,479.61

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