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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,546.64, 53,281.08 and 22,405.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,546.64, 53,281.08 and 22,405.20 is: 33,583.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,546.64 : 53,281.08 = 22,405.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,546.64/53,281.08 = 22,405.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,546.64x = 53,281.08 × 22,405.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,546.64x = 1,193,773,253.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,773,253.62/35,546.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,583.29

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