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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,309.49, 52,964.14 and 22,171.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,309.49, 52,964.14 and 22,171.09 is: 33,256.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,309.49 : 52,964.14 = 22,171.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,309.49/52,964.14 = 22,171.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,309.49x = 52,964.14 × 22,171.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,309.49x = 1,174,272,339.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,272,339.04/35,309.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,256.57

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