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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,703.73, 53,502.80 and 33,706.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,703.73, 53,502.80 and 33,706.73 is: 50,510.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,703.73 : 53,502.80 = 33,706.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,703.73/53,502.80 = 33,706.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,703.73x = 53,502.80 × 33,706.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,703.73x = 1,803,404,250.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,404,250.60/35,703.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,510.25

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