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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,147.64, 52,727.61 and 22,679.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,147.64, 52,727.61 and 22,679.69 is: 34,023.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,147.64 : 52,727.61 = 22,679.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,147.64/52,727.61 = 22,679.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,147.64x = 52,727.61 × 22,679.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,147.64x = 1,195,845,849.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,845,849.24/35,147.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,023.50

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