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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,309.31, 52,976.94 and 33,222.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,309.31, 52,976.94 and 33,222.75 is: 49,846.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,309.31 : 52,976.94 = 33,222.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,309.31/52,976.94 = 33,222.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,309.31x = 52,976.94 × 33,222.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,309.31x = 1,760,039,633.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,760,039,633.39/35,309.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,846.33

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