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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,315.25, 52,972.77 and 22,176.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,315.25, 52,972.77 and 22,176.84 is: 33,265.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,315.25 : 52,972.77 = 22,176.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,315.25/52,972.77 = 22,176.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,315.25x = 52,972.77 × 22,176.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,315.25x = 1,174,768,644.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,768,644.65/35,315.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,265.19

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