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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,811, 53,672.04 and 22,667.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,811, 53,672.04 and 22,667.04 is: 33,972.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,811 : 53,672.04 = 22,667.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,811/53,672.04 = 22,667.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,811x = 53,672.04 × 22,667.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,811x = 1,216,586,277.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,586,277.56/35,811
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,972.42

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