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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,556.82, 49,293.06 and 33,660.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,556.82, 49,293.06 and 33,660.73 is: 46,664.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,556.82 : 49,293.06 = 33,660.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,556.82/49,293.06 = 33,660.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,556.82x = 49,293.06 × 33,660.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,556.82x = 1,659,240,260.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,240,260.30/35,556.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,664.48

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