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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,217.80, 52,826.70 and 33,489.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,217.80, 52,826.70 and 33,489.80 is: 50,234.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,217.80 : 52,826.70 = 33,489.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,217.80/52,826.70 = 33,489.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,217.80x = 52,826.70 × 33,489.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,217.80x = 1,769,155,617.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,155,617.66/35,217.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,234.70

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