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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,637.76, 53,472.12 and 22,341.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,637.76, 53,472.12 and 22,341.20 is: 33,521.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,637.76 : 53,472.12 = 22,341.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,637.76/53,472.12 = 22,341.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,637.76x = 53,472.12 × 22,341.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,637.76x = 1,194,631,327.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,631,327.34/35,637.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,521.50

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