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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,002.30, 48,281.70 and 22,405.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,002.30, 48,281.70 and 22,405.18 is: 30,905.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,002.30 : 48,281.70 = 22,405.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,002.30/48,281.70 = 22,405.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,002.30x = 48,281.70 × 22,405.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,002.30x = 1,081,760,179.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,760,179.21/35,002.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,905.40

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