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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,710.51, 53,512.97 and 33,713.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,710.51, 53,512.97 and 33,713.51 is: 50,520.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,710.51 : 53,512.97 = 33,713.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,710.51/53,512.97 = 33,713.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,710.51x = 53,512.97 × 33,713.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,710.51x = 1,804,110,049.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804,110,049.22/35,710.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,520.42

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