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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,820.08, 53,370.10 and 33,808

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,820.08, 53,370.10 and 33,808 is: 50,372.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,820.08 : 53,370.10 = 33,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,820.08/53,370.10 = 33,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,820.08x = 53,370.10 × 33,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,820.08x = 1,804,336,340.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804,336,340.80/35,820.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,372.20

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