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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,170.07, 52,817.36 and 33,717.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,170.07, 52,817.36 and 33,717.02 is: 50,635.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,170.07 : 52,817.36 = 33,717.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,170.07/52,817.36 = 33,717.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,170.07x = 52,817.36 × 33,717.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,170.07x = 1,780,843,550.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,780,843,550.80/35,170.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,635.21

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