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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,209.82, 52,779.20 and 22,071.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,209.82, 52,779.20 and 22,071.42 is: 33,084.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,209.82 : 52,779.20 = 22,071.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,209.82/52,779.20 = 22,071.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,209.82x = 52,779.20 × 22,071.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,209.82x = 1,164,911,780.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,911,780.11/35,209.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,084.85

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