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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,986.62, 53,925.24 and 22,799

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,986.62, 53,925.24 and 22,799 is: 34,163.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,986.62 : 53,925.24 = 22,799 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,986.62/53,925.24 = 22,799/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,986.62x = 53,925.24 × 22,799
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,986.62x = 1,229,441,546.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,441,546.76/35,986.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,163.85

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