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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,319.60, 52,979.40 and 22,181.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,319.60, 52,979.40 and 22,181.19 is: 33,271.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,319.60 : 52,979.40 = 22,181.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,319.60/52,979.40 = 22,181.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,319.60x = 52,979.40 × 22,181.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,319.60x = 1,175,146,137.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,146,137.49/35,319.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,271.79

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