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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,262, 48,309.48 and 33,933.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,262, 48,309.48 and 33,933.60 is: 46,489.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,262 : 48,309.48 = 33,933.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,262/48,309.48 = 33,933.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,262x = 48,309.48 × 33,933.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,262x = 1,639,314,570.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,314,570.53/35,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,489.55

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