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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,007.72, 48,302.08 and 22,449.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,007.72, 48,302.08 and 22,449.48 is: 30,974.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,007.72 : 48,302.08 = 22,449.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,007.72/48,302.08 = 22,449.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,007.72x = 48,302.08 × 22,449.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,007.72x = 1,084,356,578.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,356,578.92/35,007.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,974.78

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