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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,331.53, 52,997.17 and 33,557.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,331.53, 52,997.17 and 33,557.73 is: 50,336.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,331.53 : 52,997.17 = 33,557.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,331.53/52,997.17 = 33,557.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,331.53x = 52,997.17 × 33,557.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,331.53x = 1,778,464,770.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,464,770.22/35,331.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,336.48

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