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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,019.62, 52,485.68 and 22,506.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,019.62, 52,485.68 and 22,506.34 is: 33,731.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,019.62 : 52,485.68 = 22,506.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,019.62/52,485.68 = 22,506.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,019.62x = 52,485.68 × 22,506.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,019.62x = 1,181,260,559.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,260,559.21/35,019.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,731.39

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