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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,505.47, 53,217.74 and 22,184.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,505.47, 53,217.74 and 22,184.62 is: 33,251.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,505.47 : 53,217.74 = 22,184.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,505.47/53,217.74 = 22,184.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,505.47x = 53,217.74 × 22,184.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,505.47x = 1,180,615,261.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,615,261.58/35,505.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,251.64

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