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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,501.70, 53,252.55 and 33,773.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,501.70, 53,252.55 and 33,773.70 is: 50,660.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,501.70 : 53,252.55 = 33,773.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,501.70/53,252.55 = 33,773.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,501.70x = 53,252.55 × 33,773.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,501.70x = 1,798,535,647.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,535,647.94/35,501.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,660.55

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