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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,459.56, 53,237.94 and 22,272.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,459.56, 53,237.94 and 22,272.76 is: 33,439.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,459.56 : 53,237.94 = 22,272.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,459.56/53,237.94 = 22,272.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,459.56x = 53,237.94 × 22,272.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,459.56x = 1,185,755,860.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,755,860.51/35,459.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,439.67

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