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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,997.60, 53,996.40 and 22,810.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,997.60, 53,996.40 and 22,810.80 is: 34,216.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,997.60 : 53,996.40 = 22,810.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,997.60/53,996.40 = 22,810.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,997.60x = 53,996.40 × 22,810.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,997.60x = 1,231,701,081.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,701,081.12/35,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,216.20

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