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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,031.92, 52,342.66 and 33,806.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,031.92, 52,342.66 and 33,806.96 is: 50,512.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,031.92 : 52,342.66 = 33,806.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,031.92/52,342.66 = 33,806.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,031.92x = 52,342.66 × 33,806.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,031.92x = 1,769,546,212.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,546,212.91/35,031.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,512.40

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