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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,217.62, 52,459.47 and 33,347.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,217.62, 52,459.47 and 33,347.70 is: 49,674.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,217.62 : 52,459.47 = 33,347.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,217.62/52,459.47 = 33,347.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,217.62x = 52,459.47 × 33,347.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,217.62x = 1,749,402,500.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,749,402,500.98/35,217.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,674.07

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