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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,508.25, 53,286.68 and 22,997.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,508.25, 53,286.68 and 22,997.17 is: 34,511.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,508.25 : 53,286.68 = 22,997.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,508.25/53,286.68 = 22,997.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,508.25x = 53,286.68 × 22,997.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,508.25x = 1,225,442,838.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,442,838.70/35,508.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,511.50

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