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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,046.63, 52,320.26 and 33,816.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,046.63, 52,320.26 and 33,816.33 is: 50,483.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,046.63 : 52,320.26 = 33,816.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,046.63/52,320.26 = 33,816.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,046.63x = 52,320.26 × 33,816.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,046.63x = 1,769,279,262.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,279,262.39/35,046.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,483.58

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