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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,552.80, 35,329.20 and 22,400.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,552.80, 35,329.20 and 22,400.80 is: 33,601.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,552.80 : 35,329.20 = 22,400.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,552.80/35,329.20 = 22,400.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,552.80x = 35,329.20 × 22,400.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,552.80x = 791,402,343.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,402,343.36/23,552.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,601.20

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