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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,297.40, 52,946.10 and 33,742.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,297.40, 52,946.10 and 33,742.20 is: 50,613.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,297.40 : 52,946.10 = 33,742.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,297.40/52,946.10 = 33,742.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,297.40x = 52,946.10 × 33,742.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,297.40x = 1,786,517,895.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,517,895.42/35,297.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,613.30

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