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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,221.86, 48,503.76 and 32,970.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,221.86, 48,503.76 and 32,970.60 is: 45,403.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,221.86 : 48,503.76 = 32,970.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,221.86/48,503.76 = 32,970.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,221.86x = 48,503.76 × 32,970.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,221.86x = 1,599,198,069.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,198,069.46/35,221.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,403.57

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