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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,221.05, 48,315.60 and 33,314.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,221.05, 48,315.60 and 33,314.31 is: 45,699.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,221.05 : 48,315.60 = 33,314.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,221.05/48,315.60 = 33,314.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,221.05x = 48,315.60 × 33,314.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,221.05x = 1,609,600,876.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,600,876.24/35,221.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,699.97

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