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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,010, 48,335.72 and 22,456.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,010, 48,335.72 and 22,456.56 is: 31,004.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,010 : 48,335.72 = 22,456.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,010/48,335.72 = 22,456.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,010x = 48,335.72 × 22,456.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,010x = 1,085,453,996.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,453,996.32/35,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,004.11

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