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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,125.20, 52,687.80 and 33,764.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,125.20, 52,687.80 and 33,764.40 is: 50,646.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,125.20 : 52,687.80 = 33,764.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,125.20/52,687.80 = 33,764.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,125.20x = 52,687.80 × 33,764.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,125.20x = 1,778,971,954.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,971,954.32/35,125.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,646.60

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