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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,388, 53,046.32 and 22,249.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,388, 53,046.32 and 22,249.76 is: 33,352.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,388 : 53,046.32 = 22,249.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,388/53,046.32 = 22,249.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,388x = 53,046.32 × 22,249.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,388x = 1,180,267,888.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,267,888.88/35,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,352.21

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