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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,245.40, 52,868.10 and 22,123.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,245.40, 52,868.10 and 22,123.40 is: 33,185.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,245.40 : 52,868.10 = 22,123.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,245.40/52,868.10 = 22,123.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,245.40x = 52,868.10 × 22,123.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,245.40x = 1,169,622,123.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,622,123.54/35,245.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,185.10

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