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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,227.80, 52,841.70 and 32,002.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,227.80, 52,841.70 and 32,002.20 is: 48,003.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,227.80 : 52,841.70 = 32,002.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,227.80/52,841.70 = 32,002.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,227.80x = 52,841.70 × 32,002.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,227.80x = 1,691,050,651.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,050,651.74/35,227.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,003.30

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