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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,483.36, 52,912.02 and 33,739.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,483.36, 52,912.02 and 33,739.28 is: 50,311.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,483.36 : 52,912.02 = 33,739.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,483.36/52,912.02 = 33,739.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,483.36x = 52,912.02 × 33,739.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,483.36x = 1,785,213,458.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785,213,458.15/35,483.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,311.29

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