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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,975.70, 53,977.59 and 22,838.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,975.70, 53,977.59 and 22,838.58 is: 34,266.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,975.70 : 53,977.59 = 22,838.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,975.70/53,977.59 = 22,838.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,975.70x = 53,977.59 × 22,838.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,975.70x = 1,232,771,507.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,771,507.42/35,975.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,266.78

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