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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,170.25, 52,697.85 and 33,858.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,170.25, 52,697.85 and 33,858.05 is: 50,731.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,170.25 : 52,697.85 = 33,858.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,170.25/52,697.85 = 33,858.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,170.25x = 52,697.85 × 33,858.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,170.25x = 1,784,246,176.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,784,246,176.70/35,170.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,731.70

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