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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,512.65, 53,269.02 and 33,347.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,512.65, 53,269.02 and 33,347.52 is: 50,021.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,512.65 : 53,269.02 = 33,347.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,512.65/53,269.02 = 33,347.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,512.65x = 53,269.02 × 33,347.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,512.65x = 1,776,389,709.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,776,389,709.83/35,512.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,021.32

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