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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,225.27, 48,321.39 and 33,318.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,225.27, 48,321.39 and 33,318.63 is: 45,705.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,225.27 : 48,321.39 = 33,318.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,225.27/48,321.39 = 33,318.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,225.27x = 48,321.39 × 33,318.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,225.27x = 1,610,002,514.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,002,514.50/35,225.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,705.90

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