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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,311.20, 52,966.80 and 32,200.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,311.20, 52,966.80 and 32,200.80 is: 48,301.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,311.20 : 52,966.80 = 32,200.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,311.20/52,966.80 = 32,200.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,311.20x = 52,966.80 × 32,200.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,311.20x = 1,705,573,333.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705,573,333.44/35,311.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,301.20

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