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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,107.20, 52,660.80 and 33,649.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,107.20, 52,660.80 and 33,649.20 is: 50,473.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,107.20 : 52,660.80 = 33,649.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,107.20/52,660.80 = 33,649.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,107.20x = 52,660.80 × 33,649.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,107.20x = 1,771,993,791.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,993,791.36/35,107.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,473.80

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