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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,008, 48,332.96 and 22,454.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,008, 48,332.96 and 22,454.56 is: 31,001.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,008 : 48,332.96 = 22,454.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,008/48,332.96 = 22,454.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,008x = 48,332.96 × 22,454.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,008x = 1,085,295,350.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,295,350.30/35,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,001.35

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