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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,257.40, 52,886.10 and 33,702.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,257.40, 52,886.10 and 33,702.20 is: 50,553.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,257.40 : 52,886.10 = 33,702.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,257.40/52,886.10 = 33,702.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,257.40x = 52,886.10 × 33,702.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,257.40x = 1,782,377,919.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782,377,919.42/35,257.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,553.30

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