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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,336.80, 53,005.20 and 22,020.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,336.80, 53,005.20 and 22,020.40 is: 33,030.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,336.80 : 53,005.20 = 22,020.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,336.80/53,005.20 = 22,020.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,336.80x = 53,005.20 × 22,020.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,336.80x = 1,167,195,706.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,195,706.08/35,336.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,030.60

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