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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,005.20, 48,323.52 and 22,437.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,005.20, 48,323.52 and 22,437.12 is: 30,973.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,005.20 : 48,323.52 = 22,437.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,005.20/48,323.52 = 22,437.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,005.20x = 48,323.52 × 22,437.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,005.20x = 1,084,240,617.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,240,617.06/35,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,973.70

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