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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,536.80, 53,247.60 and 22,365.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,536.80, 53,247.60 and 22,365.60 is: 33,512.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,536.80 : 53,247.60 = 22,365.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,536.80/53,247.60 = 22,365.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,536.80x = 53,247.60 × 22,365.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,536.80x = 1,190,914,522.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,914,522.56/35,536.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,512.15

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