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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,310.57, 52,977.99 and 22,147.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,310.57, 52,977.99 and 22,147.53 is: 33,228.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,310.57 : 52,977.99 = 22,147.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,310.57/52,977.99 = 22,147.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,310.57x = 52,977.99 × 22,147.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,310.57x = 1,173,331,622.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,331,622.86/35,310.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,228.91

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