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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,063.84, 52,345.92 and 33,833.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,063.84, 52,345.92 and 33,833.60 is: 50,509.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,063.84 : 52,345.92 = 33,833.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,063.84/52,345.92 = 33,833.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,063.84x = 52,345.92 × 33,833.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,063.84x = 1,771,050,918.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,050,918.91/35,063.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,509.33

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