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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,544.40, 53,316.60 and 33,355.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,544.40, 53,316.60 and 33,355.60 is: 50,033.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,544.40 : 53,316.60 = 33,355.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,544.40/53,316.60 = 33,355.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,544.40x = 53,316.60 × 33,355.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,544.40x = 1,778,407,182.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,407,182.96/35,544.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,033.40

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