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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,211.96, 52,782.38 and 22,073.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,211.96, 52,782.38 and 22,073.54 is: 33,088.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,211.96 : 52,782.38 = 22,073.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,211.96/52,782.38 = 22,073.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,211.96x = 52,782.38 × 22,073.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,211.96x = 1,165,093,976.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,093,976.23/35,211.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,088.02

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