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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,211.47, 52,781.61 and 22,073.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,211.47, 52,781.61 and 22,073.05 is: 33,087.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,211.47 : 52,781.61 = 22,073.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,211.47/52,781.61 = 22,073.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,211.47x = 52,781.61 × 22,073.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,211.47x = 1,165,050,852.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,050,852.70/35,211.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,087.25

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