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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,447.27, 53,170.97 and 33,282.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,447.27, 53,170.97 and 33,282.14 is: 49,923.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,447.27 : 53,170.97 = 33,282.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,447.27/53,170.97 = 33,282.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,447.27x = 53,170.97 × 33,282.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,447.27x = 1,769,643,235.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,643,235.21/35,447.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,923.27

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