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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,540.57, 49,013.40 and 32,713.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,540.57, 49,013.40 and 32,713.88 is: 45,115.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,540.57 : 49,013.40 = 32,713.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,540.57/49,013.40 = 32,713.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,540.57x = 49,013.40 × 32,713.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,540.57x = 1,603,418,363.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,418,363.60/35,540.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,115.15

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