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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,127.20, 52,690.80 and 33,766.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,127.20, 52,690.80 and 33,766.40 is: 50,649.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,127.20 : 52,690.80 = 33,766.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,127.20/52,690.80 = 33,766.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,127.20x = 52,690.80 × 33,766.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,127.20x = 1,779,178,629.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,178,629.12/35,127.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,649.60

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