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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,252.40, 52,878.60 and 33,697.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,252.40, 52,878.60 and 33,697.20 is: 50,545.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,252.40 : 52,878.60 = 33,697.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,252.40/52,878.60 = 33,697.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,252.40x = 52,878.60 × 33,697.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,252.40x = 1,781,860,759.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,860,759.92/35,252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,545.80

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