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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,465.56, 53,198.34 and 22,285.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,465.56, 53,198.34 and 22,285.24 is: 33,427.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,465.56 : 53,198.34 = 22,285.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,465.56/53,198.34 = 22,285.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,465.56x = 53,198.34 × 22,285.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,465.56x = 1,185,537,774.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,537,774.50/35,465.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,427.86

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