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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,577.60, 53,366.40 and 22,444.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,577.60, 53,366.40 and 22,444.80 is: 33,667.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,577.60 : 53,366.40 = 22,444.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,577.60/53,366.40 = 22,444.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,577.60x = 53,366.40 × 22,444.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,577.60x = 1,197,798,174.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,798,174.72/35,577.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,667.20

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