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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,979.44, 53,941.08 and 22,829.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,979.44, 53,941.08 and 22,829.36 is: 34,226.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,979.44 : 53,941.08 = 22,829.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,979.44/53,941.08 = 22,829.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,979.44x = 53,941.08 × 22,829.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,979.44x = 1,231,440,334.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,440,334.11/35,979.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,226.22

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