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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,785.29, 53,649.71 and 22,609.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,785.29, 53,649.71 and 22,609.89 is: 33,897.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,785.29 : 53,649.71 = 22,609.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,785.29/53,649.71 = 22,609.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,785.29x = 53,649.71 × 22,609.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,785.29x = 1,213,013,928.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,013,928.58/35,785.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,897.00

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