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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,209.96, 52,779.38 and 22,071.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,209.96, 52,779.38 and 22,071.54 is: 33,085.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,209.96 : 52,779.38 = 22,071.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,209.96/52,779.38 = 22,071.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,209.96x = 52,779.38 × 22,071.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,209.96x = 1,164,922,196.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,922,196.85/35,209.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,085.02

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