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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,128.56, 52,442.43 and 33,898.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,128.56, 52,442.43 and 33,898.08 is: 50,605.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,128.56 : 52,442.43 = 33,898.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,128.56/52,442.43 = 33,898.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,128.56x = 52,442.43 × 33,898.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,128.56x = 1,777,697,687.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,697,687.53/35,128.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,605.48

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