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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,158.32, 52,799.75 and 33,705.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,158.32, 52,799.75 and 33,705.28 is: 50,617.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,158.32 : 52,799.75 = 33,705.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,158.32/52,799.75 = 33,705.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,158.32x = 52,799.75 × 33,705.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,158.32x = 1,779,630,357.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,630,357.68/35,158.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,617.62

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