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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,471.84, 53,171.82 and 22,999.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,471.84, 53,171.82 and 22,999.77 is: 34,476.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,471.84 : 53,171.82 = 22,999.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,471.84/53,171.82 = 22,999.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,471.84x = 53,171.82 × 22,999.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,471.84x = 1,222,939,630.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,939,630.48/35,471.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,476.36

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