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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,475.36, 52,900.07 and 33,731.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,475.36, 52,900.07 and 33,731.20 is: 50,299.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,475.36 : 52,900.07 = 33,731.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,475.36/52,900.07 = 33,731.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,475.36x = 52,900.07 × 33,731.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,475.36x = 1,784,382,841.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,784,382,841.18/35,475.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,299.22

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