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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,887.38, 53,794.89 and 22,569.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,887.38, 53,794.89 and 22,569.89 is: 33,832.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,887.38 : 53,794.89 = 22,569.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,887.38/53,794.89 = 22,569.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,887.38x = 53,794.89 × 22,569.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,887.38x = 1,214,144,749.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,144,749.86/35,887.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,832.08

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