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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,014.38, 48,327.66 and 22,265.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,014.38, 48,327.66 and 22,265.10 is: 30,730.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,014.38 : 48,327.66 = 22,265.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,014.38/48,327.66 = 22,265.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,014.38x = 48,327.66 × 22,265.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,014.38x = 1,076,020,182.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,020,182.67/35,014.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,730.81

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