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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,241.80, 52,862.70 and 33,513.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,241.80, 52,862.70 and 33,513.80 is: 50,270.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,241.80 : 52,862.70 = 33,513.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,241.80/52,862.70 = 33,513.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,241.80x = 52,862.70 × 33,513.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,241.80x = 1,771,629,955.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,629,955.26/35,241.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,270.70

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