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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,320.92, 52,981.41 and 22,182.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,320.92, 52,981.41 and 22,182.53 is: 33,273.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,320.92 : 52,981.41 = 22,182.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,320.92/52,981.41 = 22,182.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,320.92x = 52,981.41 × 22,182.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,320.92x = 1,175,261,451.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,261,451.86/35,320.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,273.81

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