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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,337.20, 53,005.80 and 33,609.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,337.20, 53,005.80 and 33,609.20 is: 50,413.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,337.20 : 53,005.80 = 33,609.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,337.20/53,005.80 = 33,609.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,337.20x = 53,005.80 × 33,609.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,337.20x = 1,781,482,533.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,482,533.36/35,337.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,413.80

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