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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,581.39, 53,261.35 and 22,406.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,581.39, 53,261.35 and 22,406.09 is: 33,539.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,581.39 : 53,261.35 = 22,406.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,581.39/53,261.35 = 22,406.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,581.39x = 53,261.35 × 22,406.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,581.39x = 1,193,378,279.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,378,279.30/35,581.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,539.40

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