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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,152.85, 52,645.42 and 22,462.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,152.85, 52,645.42 and 22,462.73 is: 33,640.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,152.85 : 52,645.42 = 22,462.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,152.85/52,645.42 = 22,462.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,152.85x = 52,645.42 × 22,462.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,152.85x = 1,182,559,669.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,559,669.40/35,152.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,640.50

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