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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,233.20, 52,849.80 and 34,657.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,233.20, 52,849.80 and 34,657.20 is: 51,985.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,233.20 : 52,849.80 = 34,657.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,233.20/52,849.80 = 34,657.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,233.20x = 52,849.80 × 34,657.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,233.20x = 1,831,626,088.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,626,088.56/35,233.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,985.80

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