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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,747.61, 53,487.15 and 22,242.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,747.61, 53,487.15 and 22,242.89 is: 33,280.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,747.61 : 53,487.15 = 22,242.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,747.61/53,487.15 = 22,242.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,747.61x = 53,487.15 × 22,242.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,747.61x = 1,189,708,526.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,708,526.43/35,747.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,280.79

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