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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,314.25, 52,971.27 and 22,175.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,314.25, 52,971.27 and 22,175.84 is: 33,263.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,314.25 : 52,971.27 = 22,175.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,314.25/52,971.27 = 22,175.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,314.25x = 52,971.27 × 22,175.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,314.25x = 1,174,682,408.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,682,408.12/35,314.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,263.69

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