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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,243.20, 52,864.80 and 22,801.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,243.20, 52,864.80 and 22,801.60 is: 34,202.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,243.20 : 52,864.80 = 22,801.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,243.20/52,864.80 = 22,801.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,243.20x = 52,864.80 × 22,801.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,243.20x = 1,205,402,023.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,402,023.68/35,243.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,202.40

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