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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,661.90, 53,462.73 and 22,485.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,661.90, 53,462.73 and 22,485.24 is: 33,708.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,661.90 : 53,462.73 = 22,485.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,661.90/53,462.73 = 22,485.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,661.90x = 53,462.73 × 22,485.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,661.90x = 1,202,122,315.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,122,315.11/35,661.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,708.87

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