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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,997.17, 54,007.90 and 22,680.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,997.17, 54,007.90 and 22,680.16 is: 34,027.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,997.17 : 54,007.90 = 22,680.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,997.17/54,007.90 = 22,680.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,997.17x = 54,007.90 × 22,680.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,997.17x = 1,224,907,869.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,907,869.96/35,997.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,027.90

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