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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,121.69, 52,646.04 and 22,480.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,121.69, 52,646.04 and 22,480.38 is: 33,697.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,121.69 : 52,646.04 = 22,480.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,121.69/52,646.04 = 22,480.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,121.69x = 52,646.04 × 22,480.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,121.69x = 1,183,502,984.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,502,984.70/35,121.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,697.21

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