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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,298.40, 52,947.60 and 33,743.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,298.40, 52,947.60 and 33,743.20 is: 50,614.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,298.40 : 52,947.60 = 33,743.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,298.40/52,947.60 = 33,743.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,298.40x = 52,947.60 × 33,743.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,298.40x = 1,786,621,456.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,621,456.32/35,298.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,614.80

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