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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,338.60, 53,007.90 and 33,821.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,338.60, 53,007.90 and 33,821.80 is: 50,732.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,338.60 : 53,007.90 = 33,821.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,338.60/53,007.90 = 33,821.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,338.60x = 53,007.90 × 33,821.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,338.60x = 1,792,822,592.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,822,592.22/35,338.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,732.70

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