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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,449.61, 53,186.49 and 22,286.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,449.61, 53,186.49 and 22,286.57 is: 33,437.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,449.61 : 53,186.49 = 22,286.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,449.61/53,186.49 = 22,286.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,449.61x = 53,186.49 × 22,286.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,449.61x = 1,185,344,432.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,344,432.44/35,449.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,437.45

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