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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,306.07, 52,971.24 and 22,143.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,306.07, 52,971.24 and 22,143.03 is: 33,222.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,306.07 : 52,971.24 = 22,143.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,306.07/52,971.24 = 22,143.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,306.07x = 52,971.24 × 22,143.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,306.07x = 1,172,943,756.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,943,756.46/35,306.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,222.16

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