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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,266, 48,314.96 and 33,937.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,266, 48,314.96 and 33,937.60 is: 46,495.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,266 : 48,314.96 = 33,937.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,266/48,314.96 = 33,937.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,266x = 48,314.96 × 33,937.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,266x = 1,639,693,786.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,693,786.50/35,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,495.03

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