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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,970.89, 53,911.58 and 22,827.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,970.89, 53,911.58 and 22,827.02 is: 34,212.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,970.89 : 53,911.58 = 22,827.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,970.89/53,911.58 = 22,827.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,970.89x = 53,911.58 × 22,827.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,970.89x = 1,230,640,331.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,640,331.20/35,970.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,212.12

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