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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,175.20, 52,762.80 and 33,792.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,175.20, 52,762.80 and 33,792.80 is: 50,689.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,175.20 : 52,762.80 = 33,792.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,175.20/52,762.80 = 33,792.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,175.20x = 52,762.80 × 33,792.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,175.20x = 1,783,002,747.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,783,002,747.84/35,175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,689.20

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