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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,121.20, 52,681.80 and 33,663.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,121.20, 52,681.80 and 33,663.20 is: 50,494.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,121.20 : 52,681.80 = 33,663.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,121.20/52,681.80 = 33,663.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,121.20x = 52,681.80 × 33,663.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,121.20x = 1,773,437,969.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,437,969.76/35,121.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,494.80

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