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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,322.60, 52,983.90 and 22,184.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,322.60, 52,983.90 and 22,184.20 is: 33,276.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,322.60 : 52,983.90 = 22,184.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,322.60/52,983.90 = 22,184.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,322.60x = 52,983.90 × 22,184.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,322.60x = 1,175,405,434.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,405,434.38/35,322.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,276.30

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